# verses

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Throughout each and every province where the king’s edict and law were announced there was considerable mourning among the Jews, along with fasting, weeping, and sorrow. Sackcloth and ashes were characteristic of many.

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throughout each and every province where the king s edict and law were announced there was considerable mourning among the jews along with fasting weeping and sorrow sackcloth and ashes were characteristic of many


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When Esther’s female attendants and her eunuchs came and informed her about Mordecai’s behavior, the queen was overcome with anguish. Although she sent garments for Mordecai to put on so that he could remove his sackcloth, he would not accept them.

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when esther s female attendants and her eunuchs came and informed her about mordecai s behavior the queen was overcome with anguish although she sent garments for mordecai to put on so that he could remove his sackcloth he would not accept them


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So Esther called for Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs who had been placed at her service, and instructed him to find out the cause and reason for Mordecai’s behavior.

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so esther called for hathach one of the king s eunuchs who had been placed at her service and instructed him to find out the cause and reason for mordecai s behavior


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Then Mordecai related to him everything that had happened to him, even the specific amount of money that Haman had offered to pay to the king’s treasuries for the Jews to be destroyed.

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then mordecai related to him everything that had happened to him even the specific amount of money that haman had offered to pay to the king s treasuries for the jews to be destroyed


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He also gave him a written copy of the law that had been disseminated in Susa for their destruction so that he could show it to Esther and talk to her about it. He also gave instructions that she should go to the king to implore him and petition him on behalf of her people.

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he also gave him a written copy of the law that had been disseminated in susa for their destruction so that he could show it to esther and talk to her about it he also gave instructions that she should go to the king to implore him and petition him on behalf of her people


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“All the servants of the king and the people of the king’s provinces know that there is only one law applicable to any man or woman who comes uninvited to the king in the inner court– that person will be put to death, unless the king extends to him the gold scepter, permitting him to be spared. Now I have not been invited to come to the king for some thirty days!”

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all the servants of the king and the people of the king s provinces know that there is only one law applicable to any man or woman who comes uninvited to the king in the inner court that person will be put to death unless the king extends to him the gold scepter permitting him to be spared now i have not been invited to come to the king for some thirty days


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he said to take back this answer to Esther:“Don’t imagine that because you are part of the king’s household you will be the one Jew who will escape.

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he said to take back this answer to esther don t imagine that because you are part of the king s household you will be the one jew who will escape


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If you keep quiet at this time, liberation and protection for the Jews will appear from another source, while you and your father’s household perish. It may very well be that you have achieved royal status for such a time as this!”

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if you keep quiet at this time liberation and protection for the jews will appear from another source while you and your father s household perish it may very well be that you have achieved royal status for such a time as this


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“Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa and fast in my behalf. Don’t eat and don’t drink for three days, night or day. My female attendants and I will also fast in the same way. Afterward I will go to the king, even though it violates the law. If I perish, I perish!”

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go assemble all the jews who are found in susa and fast in my behalf don t eat and don t drink for three days night or day my female attendants and i will also fast in the same way afterward i will go to the king even though it violates the law if i perish i perish


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Esther Appeals to the King for Help It so happened that on the third day Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace, opposite the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the palace, opposite the entrance.

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esther appeals to the king for help it so happened that on the third day esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace opposite the king s quarters the king was sitting on his royal throne in the palace opposite the entrance


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When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she met with his approval. The king extended to Esther the gold scepter that was in his hand, and Esther approached and touched the end of the scepter.

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when the king saw queen esther standing in the court she met with his approval the king extended to esther the gold scepter that was in his hand and esther approached and touched the end of the scepter


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The king said to her,“What is on your mind, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even as much as half the kingdom will be given to you!”

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the king said to her what is on your mind queen esther what is your request even as much as half the kingdom will be given to you


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Esther replied,“If the king is so inclined, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”

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esther replied if the king is so inclined let the king and haman come today to the banquet that i have prepared for him


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The king replied,“Find Haman quickly so that we can do as Esther requests.”So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

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the king replied find haman quickly so that we can do as esther requests so the king and haman went to the banquet that esther had prepared


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While at the banquet of wine, the king said to Esther,“What is your request? It shall be given to you. What is your petition? Ask for as much as half the kingdom, and it shall be done!”

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while at the banquet of wine the king said to esther what is your request it shall be given to you what is your petition ask for as much as half the kingdom and it shall be done


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If I have found favor in the king’s sight and if the king is inclined to grant my request and perform my petition, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet that I will prepare for them. At that time I will do as the king wishes.”

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if i have found favor in the king s sight and if the king is inclined to grant my request and perform my petition let the king and haman come tomorrow to the banquet that i will prepare for them at that time i will do as the king wishes


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Haman Expresses His Hatred of Mordecai Now Haman went forth that day pleased and very much encouraged. But when Haman saw Mordecai at the king’s gate, and he did not rise nor tremble in his presence, Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai.

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haman expresses his hatred of mordecai now haman went forth that day pleased and very much encouraged but when haman saw mordecai at the king s gate and he did not rise nor tremble in his presence haman was filled with rage toward mordecai


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But Haman restrained himself and went on to his home.He then sent for his friends to join him, along with his wife Zeresh.

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but haman restrained himself and went on to his home he then sent for his friends to join him along with his wife zeresh


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Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king’s other officials and servants.

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haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth his many sons and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king s other officials and servants


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Haman said,“Furthermore, Queen Esther invited only me to accompany the king to the banquet that she prepared! And also tomorrow I am invited along with the king.

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haman said furthermore queen esther invited only me to accompany the king to the banquet that she prepared and also tomorrow i am invited along with the king


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Yet all of this fails to satisfy me so long as I have to see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.”

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yet all of this fails to satisfy me so long as i have to see mordecai the jew sitting at the king s gate


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Haman’s wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him,“Have a gallows seventy-five feet high built, and in the morning tell the king that Mordecai should be hanged on it. Then go with the king to the banquet contented.” It seemed like a good idea to Haman, so he had the gallows built.

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haman s wife zeresh and all his friends said to him have a gallows seventy five feet high built and in the morning tell the king that mordecai should be hanged on it then go with the king to the banquet contented it seemed like a good idea to haman so he had the gallows built


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The Turning Point: The King Honors Mordecai Throughout that night the king was unable to sleep, so he asked for the book containing the historical records to be brought. As the records were being read in the king’s presence,

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the turning point the king honors mordecai throughout that night the king was unable to sleep so he asked for the book containing the historical records to be brought as the records were being read in the king s presence


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it was found written that Mordecai had disclosed that Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, had plotted to assassinate King Ahasuerus.

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it was found written that mordecai had disclosed that bigthana and teresh two of the king s eunuchs who guarded the entrance had plotted to assassinate king ahasuerus


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The king asked,“What great honor was bestowed on Mordecai because of this?” The king’s attendants who served him responded,“Not a thing was done for him.”

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the king asked what great honor was bestowed on mordecai because of this the king s attendants who served him responded not a thing was done for him


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Then the king said,“Who is that in the courtyard?” Now Haman had come to the outer courtyard of the palace to suggest that the king hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had constructed for him.

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then the king said who is that in the courtyard now haman had come to the outer courtyard of the palace to suggest that the king hang mordecai on the gallows that he had constructed for him


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The king’s attendants said to him,“It is Haman who is standing in the courtyard.” The king said,“Let him enter.”

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the king s attendants said to him it is haman who is standing in the courtyard the king said let him enter


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So Haman came in, and the king said to him,“What should be done for the man whom the king wishes to honor?” Haman thought to himself,“Who is it that the king would want to honor more than me?”

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so haman came in and the king said to him what should be done for the man whom the king wishes to honor haman thought to himself who is it that the king would want to honor more than me


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let them bring royal attire which the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden– one bearing the royal insignia!

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let them bring royal attire which the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden one bearing the royal insignia


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Then let this clothing and this horse be given to one of the king’s noble officials. Let him then clothe the man whom the king wishes to honor, and let him lead him about through the plaza of the city on the horse, calling before him,‘So shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor!’”

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then let this clothing and this horse be given to one of the king s noble officials let him then clothe the man whom the king wishes to honor and let him lead him about through the plaza of the city on the horse calling before him so shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor


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The king then said to Haman,“Go quickly! Take the clothing and the horse, just as you have described, and do as you just indicated to Mordecai the Jew who sits at the king’s gate. Don’t neglect a single thing of all that you have said.”

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the king then said to haman go quickly take the clothing and the horse just as you have described and do as you just indicated to mordecai the jew who sits at the king s gate don t neglect a single thing of all that you have said


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So Haman took the clothing and the horse, and he clothed Mordecai. He led him about on the horse throughout the plaza of the city, calling before him,“So shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor!”

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so haman took the clothing and the horse and he clothed mordecai he led him about on the horse throughout the plaza of the city calling before him so shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor


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Then Mordecai again sat at the king’s gate, while Haman hurried away to his home, mournful and with a veil over his head.

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then mordecai again sat at the king s gate while haman hurried away to his home mournful and with a veil over his head


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Haman then related to his wife Zeresh and to all his friends everything that had happened to him. These wise men, along with his wife Zeresh, said to him,“If indeed this Mordecai before whom you have begun to fall is Jewish, you will not prevail against him. No, you will surely fall before him!”

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haman then related to his wife zeresh and to all his friends everything that had happened to him these wise men along with his wife zeresh said to him if indeed this mordecai before whom you have begun to fall is jewish you will not prevail against him no you will surely fall before him


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While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived. They quickly brought Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

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while they were still speaking with him the king s eunuchs arrived they quickly brought haman to the banquet that esther had prepared


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On the second day of the banquet of wine the king asked Esther,“What is your request, Queen Esther? It shall be granted to you. And what is your petition? Ask up to half the kingdom, and it shall be done!”

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on the second day of the banquet of wine the king asked esther what is your request queen esther it shall be granted to you and what is your petition ask up to half the kingdom and it shall be done


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Queen Esther replied,“If I have met with your approval, O king, and if the king is so inclined, grant me my life as my request, and my people as my petition.

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queen esther replied if i have met with your approval o king and if the king is so inclined grant me my life as my request and my people as my petition


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For we have been sold– both I and my people– to destruction and to slaughter and to annihilation! If we had simply been sold as male and female slaves, I would have remained silent, for such distress would not have been sufficient for troubling the king.”

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for we have been sold both i and my people to destruction and to slaughter and to annihilation if we had simply been sold as male and female slaves i would have remained silent for such distress would not have been sufficient for troubling the king


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Then King Ahasuerus responded to Queen Esther,“Who is this individual? Where is this person to be found who is presumptuous enough to act in this way?”

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then king ahasuerus responded to queen esther who is this individual where is this person to be found who is presumptuous enough to act in this way


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Esther replied,“The oppressor and enemy is this evil Haman!”Then Haman became terrified in the presence of the king and queen.

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esther replied the oppressor and enemy is this evil haman then haman became terrified in the presence of the king and queen


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In rage the king arose from the banquet of wine and withdrew to the palace garden. Meanwhile, Haman stood to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king had now determined a catastrophic end for him.

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in rage the king arose from the banquet of wine and withdrew to the palace garden meanwhile haman stood to beg queen esther for his life for he realized that the king had now determined a catastrophic end for him


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When the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet of wine, Haman was throwing himself down on the couch where Esther was lying. The king exclaimed,“Will he also attempt to rape the queen while I am still in the building!”As these words left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.

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when the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet of wine haman was throwing himself down on the couch where esther was lying the king exclaimed will he also attempt to rape the queen while i am still in the building as these words left the king s mouth they covered haman s face


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Harbona, one of the king’s eunuchs, said,“Indeed, there is the gallows that Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke out in the king’s behalf. It stands near Haman’s home and is seventy-five feet high.”The king said,“Hang him on it!”

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harbona one of the king s eunuchs said indeed there is the gallows that haman made for mordecai who spoke out in the king s behalf it stands near haman s home and is seventy five feet high the king said hang him on it


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So they hanged Haman on the very gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. The king’s rage then abated.

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so they hanged haman on the very gallows that he had prepared for mordecai the king s rage then abated


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The King Acts to Protect the Jews On that same day King Ahasuerus gave the estate of Haman, that adversary of the Jews, to Queen Esther. Now Mordecai had come before the king, for Esther had revealed how he was related to her.

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the king acts to protect the jews on that same day king ahasuerus gave the estate of haman that adversary of the jews to queen esther now mordecai had come before the king for esther had revealed how he was related to her


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The king then removed his signet ring(the very one he had taken back from Haman) and gave it to Mordecai. And Esther designated Mordecai to be in charge of Haman’s estate.

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the king then removed his signet ring the very one he had taken back from haman and gave it to mordecai and esther designated mordecai to be in charge of haman s estate


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Then Esther again spoke with the king, falling at his feet. She wept and begged him for mercy, that he might nullify the evil of Haman the Agagite and the plot that he had intended against the Jews.

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then esther again spoke with the king falling at his feet she wept and begged him for mercy that he might nullify the evil of haman the agagite and the plot that he had intended against the jews


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She said,“If the king is so inclined and if I have met with his approval and if the matter is agreeable to the king and if I am attractive to him, let an edict be written rescinding those recorded intentions of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, which he wrote in order to destroy the Jews who are throughout all the king’s provinces.

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she said if the king is so inclined and if i have met with his approval and if the matter is agreeable to the king and if i am attractive to him let an edict be written rescinding those recorded intentions of haman the son of hammedatha the agagite which he wrote in order to destroy the jews who are throughout all the king s provinces


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For how can I watch the calamity that will befall my people, and how can I watch the destruction of my relatives?”

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for how can i watch the calamity that will befall my people and how can i watch the destruction of my relatives


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King Ahasuerus replied to Queen Esther and to Mordecai the Jew,“Look, I have already given Haman’s estate to Esther, and he has been hanged on the gallows because he took hostile action against the Jews.

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king ahasuerus replied to queen esther and to mordecai the jew look i have already given haman s estate to esther and he has been hanged on the gallows because he took hostile action against the jews


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Now you write in the king’s name whatever in your opinion is appropriate concerning the Jews and seal it with the king’s signet ring. Any decree that is written in the king’s name and sealed with the king’s signet ring cannot be rescinded.

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now you write in the king s name whatever in your opinion is appropriate concerning the jews and seal it with the king s signet ring any decree that is written in the king s name and sealed with the king s signet ring cannot be rescinded


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The king’s scribes were quickly summoned– in the third month(that is, the month of Sivan), on the twenty-third day. They wrote out everything that Mordecai instructed to the Jews and to the satraps and the governors and the officials of the provinces all the way from India to Ethiopia– a hundred and twenty-seven provinces in all– to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language, and to the Jews according to their own script and their own language.

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the king s scribes were quickly summoned in the third month that is the month of sivan on the twenty third day they wrote out everything that mordecai instructed to the jews and to the satraps and the governors and the officials of the provinces all the way from india to ethiopia a hundred and twenty seven provinces in all to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language and to the jews according to their own script and their own language


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Mordecai wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus and sealed it with the king’s signet ring. He then sent letters by couriers on horses, who rode royal horses that were very swift.

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mordecai wrote in the name of king ahasuerus and sealed it with the king s signet ring he then sent letters by couriers on horses who rode royal horses that were very swift


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The king thereby allowed the Jews who were in every city to assemble and to stand up for themselves– to destroy, to kill, and to annihilate any army of whatever people or province that should become their adversaries, including their women and children, and to confiscate their property.

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the king thereby allowed the jews who were in every city to assemble and to stand up for themselves to destroy to kill and to annihilate any army of whatever people or province that should become their adversaries including their women and children and to confiscate their property


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This was to take place on a certain day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus– namely, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month(that is, the month of Adar).

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this was to take place on a certain day throughout all the provinces of king ahasuerus namely on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month that is the month of adar


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A copy of the edict was to be presented as law throughout each and every province and made known to all peoples, so that the Jews might be prepared on that day to avenge themselves from their enemies.

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a copy of the edict was to be presented as law throughout each and every province and made known to all peoples so that the jews might be prepared on that day to avenge themselves from their enemies


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The couriers who were riding the royal horses went forth with the king’s edict without delay. And the law was presented in Susa the citadel as well.

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the couriers who were riding the royal horses went forth with the king s edict without delay and the law was presented in susa the citadel as well


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Now Mordecai went out from the king’s presence in blue and white royal attire, with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle. The city of Susa shouted with joy.

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now mordecai went out from the king s presence in blue and white royal attire with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle the city of susa shouted with joy


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Throughout every province and throughout every city where the king’s edict and his law arrived, the Jews experienced happiness and joy, banquets and holidays. Many of the resident peoples pretended to be Jews, because the fear of the Jews had overcome them.

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throughout every province and throughout every city where the king s edict and his law arrived the jews experienced happiness and joy banquets and holidays many of the resident peoples pretended to be jews because the fear of the jews had overcome them


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The Jews Prevail over Their Enemies In the twelfth month(that is, the month of Adar), on its thirteenth day, the edict of the king and his law were to be executed. It was on this day that the enemies of the Jews had supposed that they would gain power over them. But contrary to expectations, the Jews gained power over their enemies.

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the jews prevail over their enemies in the twelfth month that is the month of adar on its thirteenth day the edict of the king and his law were to be executed it was on this day that the enemies of the jews had supposed that they would gain power over them but contrary to expectations the jews gained power over their enemies


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The Jews assembled themselves in their cities throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus to strike out against those who were seeking their harm. No one was able to stand before them, for dread of them fell on all the peoples.

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the jews assembled themselves in their cities throughout all the provinces of king ahasuerus to strike out against those who were seeking their harm no one was able to stand before them for dread of them fell on all the peoples


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All the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors and those who performed the king’s business were assisting the Jews, for the dread of Mordecai had fallen on them.

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all the officials of the provinces the satraps the governors and those who performed the king s business were assisting the jews for the dread of mordecai had fallen on them


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Mordecai was of high rank in the king’s palace, and word about him was spreading throughout all the provinces. His influence continued to become greater and greater.

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mordecai was of high rank in the king s palace and word about him was spreading throughout all the provinces his influence continued to become greater and greater


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The Jews struck all their enemies with the sword, bringing death and destruction, and they did as they pleased with their enemies.

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the jews struck all their enemies with the sword bringing death and destruction and they did as they pleased with their enemies


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the ten sons of Haman son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. But they did not confiscate their property.

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the ten sons of haman son of hammedatha the enemy of the jews but they did not confiscate their property


normalized_text: on that same day the number of those killed in susa the citadel was brought to the king s attention
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On that same day the number of those killed in Susa the citadel was brought to the king’s attention.


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Then the king said to Queen Esther,“In Susa the citadel the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men and the ten sons of Haman! What then have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces? What is your request? It shall be given to you. What other petition do you have? It shall be done.”

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then the king said to queen esther in susa the citadel the jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men and the ten sons of haman what then have they done in the rest of the king s provinces what is your request it shall be given to you what other petition do you have it shall be done


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Esther replied,“If the king is so inclined, let the Jews who are in Susa be permitted to act tomorrow also according to today’s law, and let them hang the ten sons of Haman on the gallows.”

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esther replied if the king is so inclined let the jews who are in susa be permitted to act tomorrow also according to today s law and let them hang the ten sons of haman on the gallows


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So the king issued orders for this to be done. A law was passed in Susa, and the ten sons of Haman were hanged.

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so the king issued orders for this to be done a law was passed in susa and the ten sons of haman were hanged


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The Jews who were in Susa then assembled on the fourteenth day of the month of Adar, and they killed three hundred men in Susa. But they did not confiscate their property.

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the jews who were in susa then assembled on the fourteenth day of the month of adar and they killed three hundred men in susa but they did not confiscate their property


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The rest of the Jews who were throughout the provinces of the king assembled in order to stand up for themselves and to have rest from their enemies. They killed seventy-five thousand of their adversaries, but they did not confiscate their property.

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the rest of the jews who were throughout the provinces of the king assembled in order to stand up for themselves and to have rest from their enemies they killed seventy five thousand of their adversaries but they did not confiscate their property


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All of this happened on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar. They then rested on the fourteenth day and made it a day for banqueting and happiness.

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all of this happened on the thirteenth day of the month of adar they then rested on the fourteenth day and made it a day for banqueting and happiness


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The Origins of the Feast of Purim But the Jews who were in Susa assembled on the thirteenth and fourteenth days, and rested on the fifteenth, making it a day for banqueting and happiness.

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the origins of the feast of purim but the jews who were in susa assembled on the thirteenth and fourteenth days and rested on the fifteenth making it a day for banqueting and happiness


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This is why the Jews who are in the rural country– those who live in rural cities– set aside the fourteenth day of the month of Adar for happiness, banqueting, a holiday, and sending gifts to one another.

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this is why the jews who are in the rural country those who live in rural cities set aside the fourteenth day of the month of adar for happiness banqueting a holiday and sending gifts to one another


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Mordecai wrote these matters down and sent letters to all the Jews who were throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far,

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mordecai wrote these matters down and sent letters to all the jews who were throughout all the provinces of king ahasuerus both near and far


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as the time when the Jews gave themselves rest from their enemies– the month when their trouble was turned to happiness and their mourning to a holiday. These were to be days of banqueting, happiness, sending gifts to one another, and providing for the poor.

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as the time when the jews gave themselves rest from their enemies the month when their trouble was turned to happiness and their mourning to a holiday these were to be days of banqueting happiness sending gifts to one another and providing for the poor


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So the Jews committed themselves to continue what they had begun to do and to what Mordecai had written to them.

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so the jews committed themselves to continue what they had begun to do and to what mordecai had written to them


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For Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had devised plans against the Jews to destroy them. He had cast pur(that is, the lot) in order to afflict and destroy them.

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for haman the son of hammedatha the agagite the enemy of all the jews had devised plans against the jews to destroy them he had cast pur that is the lot in order to afflict and destroy them


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But when the matter came to the king’s attention, the king gave written orders that Haman’s evil intentions that he had devised against the Jews should fall on his own head. He and his sons were hanged on the gallows.

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but when the matter came to the king s attention the king gave written orders that haman s evil intentions that he had devised against the jews should fall on his own head he and his sons were hanged on the gallows


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For this reason these days are known as Purim, after the name of pur. Therefore, because of the account found in this letter and what they had faced in this regard and what had happened to them,

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for this reason these days are known as purim after the name of pur therefore because of the account found in this letter and what they had faced in this regard and what had happened to them


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the Jews established as binding on themselves, their descendants, and all who joined their company that they should observe these two days without fail, just as written and at the appropriate time on an annual basis.

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the jews established as binding on themselves their descendants and all who joined their company that they should observe these two days without fail just as written and at the appropriate time on an annual basis


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These days were to be remembered and to be celebrated in every generation and in every family, every province, and every city. The Jews were not to fail to observe these days of Purim; the remembrance of them was not to cease among their descendants.

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these days were to be remembered and to be celebrated in every generation and in every family every province and every city the jews were not to fail to observe these days of purim the remembrance of them was not to cease among their descendants


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So Queen Esther, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter about Purim.

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so queen esther the daughter of abihail and mordecai the jew wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter about purim


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Letters were sent to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the empire of Ahasuerus– words of true peace–

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letters were sent to all the jews in the hundred and twenty seven provinces of the empire of ahasuerus words of true peace


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to establish these days of Purim in their proper times, just as Mordecai the Jew and Queen Esther had established, and just as they had established both for themselves and their descendants, matters pertaining to fasting and lamentation.

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to establish these days of purim in their proper times just as mordecai the jew and queen esther had established and just as they had established both for themselves and their descendants matters pertaining to fasting and lamentation


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Mordecai’s Fame Increases King Ahasuerus then imposed forced labor on the land and on the coastlands of the sea.

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mordecai s fame increases king ahasuerus then imposed forced labor on the land and on the coastlands of the sea


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Now all the actions carried out under his authority and his great achievements, along with an exact statement concerning the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king promoted, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia?

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now all the actions carried out under his authority and his great achievements along with an exact statement concerning the greatness of mordecai whom the king promoted are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of media and persia


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Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants.

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mordecai the jew was second only to king ahasuerus he was the highest ranking jew and he was admired by his numerous relatives he worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants


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¶ I. The Prologue(1:1-2:13)Job’s Good Life There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.

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i the prologue 1 1 2 13 job s good life there was a man in the land of uz whose name was job and that man was blameless and upright one who feared god and turned away from evil


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His possessions included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 female donkeys; in addition he had a very great household. Thus he was the greatest of all the people in the east.

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his possessions included 7 000 sheep 3 000 camels 500 yoke of oxen and 500 female donkeys in addition he had a very great household thus he was the greatest of all the people in the east


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Now his sons used to go and hold a feast in the house of each one in turn, and they would send and invite their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.

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now his sons used to go and hold a feast in the house of each one in turn and they would send and invite their three sisters to eat and to drink with them


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When the days of their feasting were finished, Job would send for them and sanctify them; he would get up early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job thought,“Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s customary practice.

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when the days of their feasting were finished job would send for them and sanctify them he would get up early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all for job thought perhaps my children have sinned and cursed god in their hearts this was job s customary practice


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Satan’s Accusation of Job Now the day came when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD– and Satan also arrived among them.

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satan s accusation of job now the day came when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord and satan also arrived among them


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The LORD said to Satan,“Where have you come from?” And Satan answered the LORD,“From roving about on the earth, and from walking back and forth across it.”

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the lord said to satan where have you come from and satan answered the lord from roving about on the earth and from walking back and forth across it


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So the LORD said to Satan,“Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and turns away from evil.”

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so the lord said to satan have you considered my servant job there is no one like him on the earth a blameless and upright man one who fears god and turns away from evil


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Have you not made a hedge around him and his household and all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his livestock have increased in the land.

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have you not made a hedge around him and his household and all that he has on every side you have blessed the work of his hands and his livestock have increased in the land


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So the LORD said to Satan,“All right then, everything he has is in your power. Only do not extend your hand against the man himself!” So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.

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so the lord said to satan all right then everything he has is in your power only do not extend your hand against the man himself so satan went out from the presence of the lord


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Job’s Integrity in Adversity Now the day came when Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,

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job s integrity in adversity now the day came when job s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother s house


normalized_text: and a messenger came to job saying the oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing beside them
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and a messenger came to Job, saying,“The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing beside them,


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and the Sabeans swooped down and carried them all away, and they killed the servants with the sword! And I– only I alone– escaped to tell you!”

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and the sabeans swooped down and carried them all away and they killed the servants with the sword and i only i alone escaped to tell you


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While this one was still speaking, another messenger arrived and said,“The fire of God has fallen from heaven and has burned up the sheep and the servants– it has consumed them! And I– only I alone– escaped to tell you!”

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while this one was still speaking another messenger arrived and said the fire of god has fallen from heaven and has burned up the sheep and the servants it has consumed them and i only i alone escaped to tell you


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While this one was still speaking another messenger arrived and said,“The Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and carried them all away, and they killed the servants with the sword! And I– only I alone– escaped to tell you!”

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while this one was still speaking another messenger arrived and said the chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and carried them all away and they killed the servants with the sword and i only i alone escaped to tell you


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While this one was still speaking another messenger arrived and said,“Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,

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while this one was still speaking another messenger arrived and said your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother s house


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and suddenly a great wind swept across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people, and they died! And I– only I alone– escaped to tell you!”

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and suddenly a great wind swept across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house and it fell on the young people and they died and i only i alone escaped to tell you


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Then Job got up and tore his robe. He shaved his head, and then he threw himself down with his face to the ground.

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then job got up and tore his robe he shaved his head and then he threw himself down with his face to the ground


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He said,“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return there. The LORD gives, and the LORD takes away. May the name of the LORD be blessed!”

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he said naked i came from my mother s womb and naked i will return there the lord gives and the lord takes away may the name of the lord be blessed


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Satan’s Additional Charge Again the day came when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also arrived among them to present himself before the LORD.

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satan s additional charge again the day came when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord and satan also arrived among them to present himself before the lord


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And the LORD said to Satan,“Where do you come from?” Satan answered the LORD,“From roving about on the earth, and from walking back and forth across it.”

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and the lord said to satan where do you come from satan answered the lord from roving about on the earth and from walking back and forth across it


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Then the LORD said to Satan,“Have you considered my servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a pure and upright man, one who fears God and turns away from evil. And he still holds firmly to his integrity, so that you stirred me up to destroy him without reason.”

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then the lord said to satan have you considered my servant job for there is no one like him on the earth a pure and upright man one who fears god and turns away from evil and he still holds firmly to his integrity so that you stirred me up to destroy him without reason


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But Satan answered the LORD,“Skin for skin! Indeed, a man will give up all that he has to save his life!

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but satan answered the lord skin for skin indeed a man will give up all that he has to save his life


normalized_text: but extend your hand and strike his bone and his flesh and he will no doubt curse you to your face
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But extend your hand and strike his bone and his flesh, and he will no doubt curse you to your face!”


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Job’s Integrity in Suffering So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD, and he afflicted Job with a malignant ulcer from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

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job s integrity in suffering so satan went out from the presence of the lord and he afflicted job with a malignant ulcer from the soles of his feet to the top of his head


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But he replied,“You’re talking like one of the godless women would do! Should we receive what is good from God, and not also receive what is evil?” In all this Job did not sin by what he said.

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but he replied you re talking like one of the godless women would do should we receive what is good from god and not also receive what is evil in all this job did not sin by what he said


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The Visit of Job’s Friends When Job’s three friends heard about all this calamity that had happened to him, each of them came from his own country– Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They met together to come to show sympathy for him and to console him.

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the visit of job s friends when job s three friends heard about all this calamity that had happened to him each of them came from his own country eliphaz the temanite bildad the shuhite and zophar the naamathite they met together to come to show sympathy for him and to console him


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But when they gazed intently from a distance but did not recognize him, they began to weep loudly. Each of them tore his robes, and they threw dust into the air over their heads.

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but when they gazed intently from a distance but did not recognize him they began to weep loudly each of them tore his robes and they threw dust into the air over their heads


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Then they sat down with him on the ground for seven days and seven nights, yet no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great.

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then they sat down with him on the ground for seven days and seven nights yet no one spoke a word to him for they saw that his pain was very great


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II. Job’s Dialogue With His Friends(3:1-27:33) Job Regrets His Birth After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day he was born.

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ii job s dialogue with his friends 3 1 27 33 job regrets his birth after this job opened his mouth and cursed the day he was born


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Let darkness and the deepest shadow claim it; let a cloud settle on it; let whatever blackens the day terrify it!

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let darkness and the deepest shadow claim it let a cloud settle on it let whatever blackens the day terrify it


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That night– let darkness seize it; let it not be included among the days of the year; let it not enter among the number of the months!

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that night let darkness seize it let it not be included among the days of the year let it not enter among the number of the months


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Let its morning stars be darkened; let it wait for daylight but find none, nor let it see the first rays of dawn,

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let its morning stars be darkened let it wait for daylight but find none nor let it see the first rays of dawn


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Job Wishes He Had Died at Birth“Why did I not die at birth, and why did I not expire as I came out of the womb?

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job wishes he had died at birth why did i not die at birth and why did i not expire as i came out of the womb


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Longing for Death“Why does God give light to one who is in misery, and life to those whose soul is bitter,

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longing for death why does god give light to one who is in misery and life to those whose soul is bitter


normalized_text: if someone should attempt a word with you will you be impatient but who can refrain from speaking
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“If someone should attempt a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?


normalized_text: but now the same thing comes to you and you are discouraged it strikes you and you are terrified
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But now the same thing comes to you, and you are discouraged; it strikes you, and you are terrified.


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There is the roaring of the lion and the growling of the young lion, but the teeth of the young lions are broken.

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there is the roaring of the lion and the growling of the young lion but the teeth of the young lions are broken


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Ungodly Complainers Provoke God’s Wrath“Now a word was secretly brought to me, and my ear caught a whisper of it.

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ungodly complainers provoke god s wrath now a word was secretly brought to me and my ear caught a whisper of it


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It stands still, but I cannot recognize its appearance; an image is before my eyes, and I hear a murmuring voice:

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it stands still but i cannot recognize its appearance an image is before my eyes and i hear a murmuring voice


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how much more to those who live in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who are crushed like a moth?

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how much more to those who live in houses of clay whose foundation is in the dust who are crushed like a moth


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His children are far from safety, and they are crushed at the place where judgment is rendered, nor is there anyone to deliver them.

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his children are far from safety and they are crushed at the place where judgment is rendered nor is there anyone to deliver them


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The hungry eat up his harvest, and take it even from behind the thorns, and the thirsty pant for their wealth.

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the hungry eat up his harvest and take it even from behind the thorns and the thirsty pant for their wealth


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Blessings for the One Who Seeks God“But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would set forth my case.

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blessings for the one who seeks god but as for me i would seek god and to god i would set forth my case


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He catches the wise in their own craftiness, and the counsel of the cunning is brought to a quick end.

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he catches the wise in their own craftiness and the counsel of the cunning is brought to a quick end


normalized_text: so he saves from the sword that comes from their mouth even the poor from the hand of the powerful
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So he saves from the sword that comes from their mouth, even the poor from the hand of the powerful.


normalized_text: you will be protected from malicious gossip and will not be afraid of the destruction when it comes
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You will be protected from malicious gossip, and will not be afraid of the destruction when it comes.


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For you will have a pact with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.

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for you will have a pact with the stones of the field and the wild animals will be at peace with you


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And you will know that your home will be secure, and when you inspect your domains, you will not be missing anything.

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and you will know that your home will be secure and when you inspect your domains you will not be missing anything


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You will also know that your children will be numerous, and your descendants like the grass of the earth.

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you will also know that your children will be numerous and your descendants like the grass of the earth


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For the arrows of the Almighty are within me; my spirit drinks their poison; God’s sudden terrors are arrayed against me.

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for the arrows of the almighty are within me my spirit drinks their poison god s sudden terrors are arrayed against me


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Complaints Reflect Suffering“Does the wild donkey bray when it is near grass? Or does the ox bellow over its fodder?

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complaints reflect suffering does the wild donkey bray when it is near grass or does the ox bellow over its fodder


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Then I would yet have my comfort, then I would rejoice, in spite of pitiless pain, for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

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then i would yet have my comfort then i would rejoice in spite of pitiless pain for i have not concealed the words of the holy one


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Disappointing Friends“To the one in despair, kindness should come from his friend even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

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disappointing friends to the one in despair kindness should come from his friend even if he forsakes the fear of the almighty


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My brothers have been as treacherous as a seasonal stream, and as the riverbeds of the intermittent streams that flow away.

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my brothers have been as treacherous as a seasonal stream and as the riverbeds of the intermittent streams that flow away


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The caravans of Tema looked intently for these streams; the traveling merchants of Sheba hoped for them.

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the caravans of tema looked intently for these streams the traveling merchants of sheba hoped for them


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They were distressed, because each one had been so confident; they arrived there, but were disappointed.

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they were distressed because each one had been so confident they arrived there but were disappointed


normalized_text: no sin discovered teach me and i for my part will be silent explain to me how i have been mistaken
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No Sin Discovered“Teach me and I, for my part, will be silent; explain to me how I have been mistaken.


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The Brevity of Life“Does not humanity have hard service on earth? Are not their days also like the days of a hired man?

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the brevity of life does not humanity have hard service on earth are not their days also like the days of a hired man


normalized_text: thus i have been made to inherit months of futility and nights of sorrow have been appointed to me
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thus I have been made to inherit months of futility, and nights of sorrow have been appointed to me.


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If I lie down, I say,‘When will I arise?’, and the night stretches on and I toss and turn restlessly until the day dawns.

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if i lie down i say when will i arise and the night stretches on and i toss and turn restlessly until the day dawns


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As a cloud is dispersed and then disappears, so the one who goes down to the grave does not come up again.

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as a cloud is dispersed and then disappears so the one who goes down to the grave does not come up again


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Job Remonstrates with God“Therefore, I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

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job remonstrates with god therefore i will not refrain my mouth i will speak in the anguish of my spirit i will complain in the bitterness of my soul


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Insignificance of Humans“What is mankind that you make so much of them, and that you pay attention to them?

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insignificance of humans what is mankind that you make so much of them and that you pay attention to them


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If I have sinned– what have I done to you, O watcher of men? Why have you set me as your target? Have I become a burden to you?

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if i have sinned what have i done to you o watcher of men why have you set me as your target have i become a burden to you


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And why do you not pardon my transgression, and take away my iniquity? For now I will lie down in the dust, and you will seek me diligently, but I will be gone.”

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and why do you not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity for now i will lie down in the dust and you will seek me diligently but i will be gone


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if you become pure and upright, even now he will rouse himself for you, and will restore your righteous home.

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if you become pure and upright even now he will rouse himself for you and will restore your righteous home


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While they are still beginning to flower and not ripe for cutting, they can wither away faster than any grass!

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while they are still beginning to flower and not ripe for cutting they can wither away faster than any grass


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The Impossibility of Facing God in Court“How much less, then, can I answer him and choose my words to argue with him!

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the impossibility of facing god in court how much less then can i answer him and choose my words to argue with him


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If it is a matter of strength, most certainly he is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, he will say,‘Who will summon me?’

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if it is a matter of strength most certainly he is the strong one and if it is a matter of justice he will say who will summon me


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Although I am innocent, my mouth would condemn me; although I am blameless, it would declare me perverse.

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although i am innocent my mouth would condemn me although i am blameless it would declare me perverse


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Accusation of God’s Justice“It is all one! That is why I say,‘He destroys the blameless and the guilty.’

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accusation of god s justice it is all one that is why i say he destroys the blameless and the guilty


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If a land has been given into the hand of a wicked man, he covers the faces of its judges; if it is not he, then who is it?

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if a land has been given into the hand of a wicked man he covers the faces of its judges if it is not he then who is it


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For he is not a human being like I am, that I might answer him, that we might come together in judgment.

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for he is not a human being like i am that i might answer him that we might come together in judgment


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An Appeal for Revelation“I am weary of my life; I will complain without restraint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

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an appeal for revelation i am weary of my life i will complain without restraint i will speak in the bitterness of my soul


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Is it good for you to oppress, to despise the work of your hands, while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?

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is it good for you to oppress to despise the work of your hands while you smile on the schemes of the wicked


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Contradictions in God’s Dealings“Your hands have shaped me and made me, but now you destroy me completely.

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contradictions in god s dealings your hands have shaped me and made me but now you destroy me completely


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If I am guilty, woe to me, and if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head; I am full of shame, and satiated with my affliction.

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if i am guilty woe to me and if i am innocent i cannot lift my head i am full of shame and satiated with my affliction


normalized_text: you bring new witnesses against me and increase your anger against me relief troops come against me
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You bring new witnesses against me, and increase your anger against me; relief troops come against me.


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An Appeal for Relief“Why then did you bring me out from the womb? I should have died and no eye would have seen me!

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an appeal for relief why then did you bring me out from the womb i should have died and no eye would have seen me


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I should have been as though I had never existed; I should have been carried right from the womb to the grave!

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i should have been as though i had never existed i should have been carried right from the womb to the grave


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to the land of utter darkness, like the deepest darkness, and the deepest shadow and disorder, where even the light is like darkness.”

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to the land of utter darkness like the deepest darkness and the deepest shadow and disorder where even the light is like darkness


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and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

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and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom for true wisdom has two sides so that you would know that god has forgiven some of your sins


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For then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be securely established and will not fear.

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for then you will lift up your face without blemish you will be securely established and will not fear


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And you will be secure, because there is hope; you will be protected and will take your rest in safety.

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and you will be secure because there is hope you will be protected and will take your rest in safety


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I also have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?

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i also have understanding as well as you i am not inferior to you who does not know such things as these


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I am a laughingstock to my friends, I, who called on God and whom he answered– a righteous and blameless man is a laughingstock!

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i am a laughingstock to my friends i who called on god and whom he answered a righteous and blameless man is a laughingstock


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For calamity, there is derision(according to the ideas of the fortunate)– a fate for those whose feet slip!

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for calamity there is derision according to the ideas of the fortunate a fate for those whose feet slip


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But the tents of robbers are peaceful, and those who provoke God are confident– who carry their god in their hands.

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but the tents of robbers are peaceful and those who provoke god are confident who carry their god in their hands


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Knowledge of God’s Wisdom“But now, ask the animals and they will teach you, or the birds of the sky and they will tell you.

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knowledge of god s wisdom but now ask the animals and they will teach you or the birds of the sky and they will tell you


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He deprives the leaders of the earth of their understanding; he makes them wander in a trackless desert waste.

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he deprives the leaders of the earth of their understanding he makes them wander in a trackless desert waste


normalized_text: job pleads his cause to god indeed my eyes have seen all this my ears have heard and understood it
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Job Pleads His Cause to God“Indeed, my eyes have seen all this, my ears have heard and understood it.


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And you put my feet in the stocks and you watch all my movements; you put marks on the soles of my feet.

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and you put my feet in the stocks and you watch all my movements you put marks on the soles of my feet


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Since man’s days are determined, the number of his months is under your control; you have set his limit and he cannot pass it.

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since man s days are determined the number of his months is under your control you have set his limit and he cannot pass it


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The Inevitability of Death“But there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail.

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the inevitability of death but there is hope for a tree if it is cut down it will sprout again and its new shoots will not fail


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so man lies down and does not rise; until the heavens are no more, they will not awake nor arise from their sleep.

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so man lies down and does not rise until the heavens are no more they will not awake nor arise from their sleep


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The Possibility of Another Life“O that you would hide me in Sheol, and conceal me till your anger has passed! O that you would set me a time and then remember me!

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the possibility of another life o that you would hide me in sheol and conceal me till your anger has passed o that you would set me a time and then remember me


normalized_text: if a man dies will he live again all the days of my hard service i will wait until my release comes
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If a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait until my release comes.


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All his days the wicked man suffers torment, throughout the number of the years that are stored up for the tyrant.

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all his days the wicked man suffers torment throughout the number of the years that are stored up for the tyrant


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he lived in ruined towns and in houses where no one lives, where they are ready to crumble into heaps.

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he lived in ruined towns and in houses where no one lives where they are ready to crumble into heaps


normalized_text: he will not grow rich and his wealth will not endure nor will his possessions spread over the land
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He will not grow rich, and his wealth will not endure, nor will his possessions spread over the land.


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He will not escape the darkness; a flame will wither his shoots and he will depart by the breath of God’s mouth.

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he will not escape the darkness a flame will wither his shoots and he will depart by the breath of god s mouth


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I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could pile up words against you and I could shake my head at you.

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i also could speak like you if you were in my place i could pile up words against you and i could shake my head at you


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Abandonment by God and Man“But if I speak, my pain is not relieved, and if I refrain from speaking– how much of it goes away?

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abandonment by god and man but if i speak my pain is not relieved and if i refrain from speaking how much of it goes away


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You have seized me, and it has become a witness; my leanness has risen up against me and testifies against me.

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you have seized me and it has become a witness my leanness has risen up against me and testifies against me


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His anger has torn me and persecuted me; he has gnashed at me with his teeth; my adversary locks his eyes on me.

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his anger has torn me and persecuted me he has gnashed at me with his teeth my adversary locks his eyes on me


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People have opened their mouths against me, they have struck my cheek in scorn; they unite together against me.

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people have opened their mouths against me they have struck my cheek in scorn they unite together against me


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I was in peace, and he has shattered me. He has seized me by the neck and crushed me. He has made me his target;

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i was in peace and he has shattered me he has seized me by the neck and crushed me he has made me his target


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An Appeal to God as Witness“O earth, do not cover my blood, nor let there be a secret place for my cry.

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an appeal to god as witness o earth do not cover my blood nor let there be a secret place for my cry


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You who tear yourself to pieces in your anger, will the earth be abandoned for your sake? Or will a rock be moved from its place?

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you who tear yourself to pieces in your anger will the earth be abandoned for your sake or will a rock be moved from its place


normalized_text: he has neither children nor descendants among his people no survivor in those places he once stayed
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He has neither children nor descendants among his people, no survivor in those places he once stayed.


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Job’s Abandonment and Affliction“If I cry out,‘Violence!’ I receive no answer; I cry for help, but there is no justice.

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job s abandonment and affliction if i cry out violence i receive no answer i cry for help but there is no justice


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Job’s Assurance of Vindication“O that my words were written down, O that they were written on a scroll,

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job s assurance of vindication o that my words were written down o that they were written on a scroll


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whom I will see for myself, and whom my own eyes will behold, and not another. My heart grows faint within me.

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whom i will see for myself and whom my own eyes will behold and not another my heart grows faint within me


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Fear the sword yourselves, for wrath brings the punishment by the sword, so that you may know that there is judgment.”

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fear the sword yourselves for wrath brings the punishment by the sword so that you may know that there is judgment


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Like a dream he flies away, never again to be found, and like a vision of the night he is put to flight.

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like a dream he flies away never again to be found and like a vision of the night he is put to flight


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People who had seen him will not see him again, and the place where he was will recognize him no longer.

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people who had seen him will not see him again and the place where he was will recognize him no longer


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He gives back the ill-gotten gain without assimilating it; he will not enjoy the wealth from his commerce.

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he gives back the ill gotten gain without assimilating it he will not enjoy the wealth from his commerce


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In the fullness of his sufficiency, distress overtakes him. The full force of misery will come upon him.

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in the fullness of his sufficiency distress overtakes him the full force of misery will come upon him


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“While he is filling his belly, God sends his burning anger against him, and rains down his blows upon him.

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while he is filling his belly god sends his burning anger against him and rains down his blows upon him


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When he pulls it out and it comes out of his back, the gleaming point out of his liver, terrors come over him.

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when he pulls it out and it comes out of his back the gleaming point out of his liver terrors come over him


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Total darkness waits to receive his treasures; a fire which has not been kindled will consume him and devour what is left in his tent.

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total darkness waits to receive his treasures a fire which has not been kindled will consume him and devour what is left in his tent


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How Often Do the Wicked Suffer?“How often is the lamp of the wicked extinguished? How often does their misfortune come upon them? How often does God apportion pain to them in his anger?

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how often do the wicked suffer how often is the lamp of the wicked extinguished how often does their misfortune come upon them how often does god apportion pain to them in his anger


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You may say,‘God stores up a man’s punishment for his children!’ Instead let him repay the man himself so that he may be humbled!

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you may say god stores up a man s punishment for his children instead let him repay the man himself so that he may be humbled


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For what is his interest in his home after his death, when the number of his months has been broken off?

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for what is his interest in his home after his death when the number of his months has been broken off


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Futile Words, Deceptive Answers“Yes, I know what you are thinking, the schemes by which you would wrong me.

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futile words deceptive answers yes i know what you are thinking the schemes by which you would wrong me


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that the evil man is spared from the day of his misfortune, that he is delivered from the day of God’s wrath?

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that the evil man is spared from the day of his misfortune that he is delivered from the day of god s wrath


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The clods of the torrent valley are sweet to him; behind him everybody follows in procession, and before him goes a countless throng.

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the clods of the torrent valley are sweet to him behind him everybody follows in procession and before him goes a countless throng


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Is it of any special benefit to the Almighty that you should be righteous, or is it any gain to him that you make your ways blameless?

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is it of any special benefit to the almighty that you should be righteous or is it any gain to him that you make your ways blameless


normalized_text: for you took pledges from your brothers for no reason and you stripped the clothing from the naked
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“For you took pledges from your brothers for no reason, and you stripped the clothing from the naked.


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Thick clouds are a veil for him, so he does not see us, as he goes back and forth in the vault of heaven.’

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thick clouds are a veil for him so he does not see us as he goes back and forth in the vault of heaven


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But it was he who filled their houses with good things– yet the counsel of the wicked was far from me.

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but it was he who filled their houses with good things yet the counsel of the wicked was far from me


normalized_text: if you return to the almighty you will be built up if you remove wicked behavior far from your tent
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If you return to the Almighty, you will be built up; if you remove wicked behavior far from your tent,


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he will deliver even someone who is not innocent, who will escape through the cleanness of your hands.”

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he will deliver even someone who is not innocent who will escape through the cleanness of your hands


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There an upright person could present his case before him, and I would be delivered forever from my judge.

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there an upright person could present his case before him and i would be delivered forever from my judge


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The Inaccessibility and Power of God“If I go to the east, he is not there, and to the west, yet I do not perceive him.

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the inaccessibility and power of god if i go to the east he is not there and to the west yet i do not perceive him


normalized_text: in the north when he is at work i do not see him when he turns to the south i see no trace of him
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In the north when he is at work, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I see no trace of him.


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I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.

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i have not departed from the commands of his lips i have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion


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Yet I have not been silent because of the darkness, because of the thick darkness that covered my face.

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yet i have not been silent because of the darkness because of the thick darkness that covered my face


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The Apparent Indifference of God“Why are times not appointed by the Almighty? Why do those who know him not see his days?

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the apparent indifference of god why are times not appointed by the almighty why do those who know him not see his days


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Like wild donkeys in the wilderness, they go out to their labor seeking diligently for food; the arid rift valley provides food for them and for their children.

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like wild donkeys in the wilderness they go out to their labor seeking diligently for food the arid rift valley provides food for them and for their children


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They press out the olive oil between the rows of olive trees; they tread the winepresses while they are thirsty.

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they press out the olive oil between the rows of olive trees they tread the winepresses while they are thirsty


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From the city the dying groan, and the wounded cry out for help, but God charges no one with wrongdoing.

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from the city the dying groan and the wounded cry out for help but god charges no one with wrongdoing


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There are those who rebel against the light; they do not know its ways and they do not stay on its paths.

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there are those who rebel against the light they do not know its ways and they do not stay on its paths


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Before daybreak the murderer rises up; he kills the poor and the needy; in the night he is like a thief.

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before daybreak the murderer rises up he kills the poor and the needy in the night he is like a thief


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And the eye of the adulterer watches for the twilight, thinking,‘No eye can see me,’ and covers his face with a mask.

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and the eye of the adulterer watches for the twilight thinking no eye can see me and covers his face with a mask


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In the dark the robber breaks into houses, but by day they shut themselves in; they do not know the light.

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in the dark the robber breaks into houses but by day they shut themselves in they do not know the light


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For all of them, the morning is to them like deep darkness; they are friends with the terrors of darkness.

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for all of them the morning is to them like deep darkness they are friends with the terrors of darkness


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“You say,‘He is foam on the face of the waters; their portion of the land is cursed so that no one goes to their vineyard.

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you say he is foam on the face of the waters their portion of the land is cursed so that no one goes to their vineyard


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The womb forgets him, the worm feasts on him, no longer will he be remembered. Like a tree, wickedness will be broken down.

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the womb forgets him the worm feasts on him no longer will he be remembered like a tree wickedness will be broken down


normalized_text: but god drags off the mighty by his power when god rises up against him he has no faith in his life
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But God drags off the mighty by his power; when God rises up against him, he has no faith in his life.


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They are exalted for a little while, and then they are gone, they are brought low like all others, and gathered in, and like a head of grain they are cut off.’

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they are exalted for a little while and then they are gone they are brought low like all others and gathered in and like a head of grain they are cut off


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A Better Description of God’s Greatness“The dead tremble– those beneath the waters and all that live in them.

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a better description of god s greatness the dead tremble those beneath the waters and all that live in them


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Indeed, these are but the outer fringes of his ways! How faint is the whisper we hear of him! But who can understand the thunder of his power?”

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indeed these are but the outer fringes of his ways how faint is the whisper we hear of him but who can understand the thunder of his power


normalized_text: i will never declare that you three are in the right until i die i will not set aside my integrity
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I will never declare that you three are in the right; until I die, I will not set aside my integrity!


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I will maintain my righteousness and never let it go; my conscience will not reproach me for as long as I live.

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i will maintain my righteousness and never let it go my conscience will not reproach me for as long as i live


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This is the portion of the wicked man allotted by God, the inheritance that evildoers receive from the Almighty.

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this is the portion of the wicked man allotted by god the inheritance that evildoers receive from the almighty


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III. Job’s Search for Wisdom(28:1-28)No Known Road to Wisdom“Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined.

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iii job s search for wisdom 28 1 28 no known road to wisdom surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined


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Man puts an end to the darkness; he searches the farthest recesses for the ore in the deepest darkness.

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man puts an end to the darkness he searches the farthest recesses for the ore in the deepest darkness


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Far from where people live he sinks a shaft, in places travelers have long forgotten, far from other people he dangles and sways.

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far from where people live he sinks a shaft in places travelers have long forgotten far from other people he dangles and sways


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For it has been hidden from the eyes of every living creature, and from the birds of the sky it has been concealed.

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for it has been hidden from the eyes of every living creature and from the birds of the sky it has been concealed


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And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

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and he said to mankind the fear of the lord that is wisdom and to turn away from evil is understanding


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IV. Job’s Concluding Soliloquy(29:1-31:40)Job Recalls His Former Condition Then Job continued his speech:

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iv job s concluding soliloquy 29 1 31 40 job recalls his former condition then job continued his speech


normalized_text: just as i was in my most productive time when god s intimate friendship was experienced in my tent
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just as I was in my most productive time, when God’s intimate friendship was experienced in my tent,


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Job’s Benevolence“As soon as the ear heard these things, it blessed me, and when the eye saw them, it bore witness to me,

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job s benevolence as soon as the ear heard these things it blessed me and when the eye saw them it bore witness to me


normalized_text: job s confidence then i thought i will die in my own home my days as numerous as the grains of sand
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Job’s Confidence“Then I thought,‘I will die in my own home, my days as numerous as the grains of sand.


normalized_text: they waited for me as people wait for the rain and they opened their mouths as for the spring rains
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They waited for me as people wait for the rain, and they opened their mouths as for the spring rains.


normalized_text: if i smiled at them they hardly believed it and they did not cause the light of my face to darken
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If I smiled at them, they hardly believed it; and they did not cause the light of my face to darken.


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I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I lived like a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.

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i chose the way for them and sat as their chief i lived like a king among his troops i was like one who comforts mourners


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Job’s Present Misery“But now they mock me, those who are younger than I, whose fathers I disdained too much to put with my sheep dogs.

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job s present misery but now they mock me those who are younger than i whose fathers i disdained too much to put with my sheep dogs


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By the brush they would gather herbs from the salt marshes, and the root of the broom tree was their food.

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by the brush they would gather herbs from the salt marshes and the root of the broom tree was their food


normalized_text: because god has untied my tent cord and afflicted me people throw off all restraint in my presence
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Because God has untied my tent cord and afflicted me, people throw off all restraint in my presence.


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On my right the young rabble rise up; they drive me from place to place, and build up siege ramps against me.

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on my right the young rabble rise up they drive me from place to place and build up siege ramps against me


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Terrors are turned loose on me; they drive away my honor like the wind, and like a cloud my deliverance has passed away.

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terrors are turned loose on me they drive away my honor like the wind and like a cloud my deliverance has passed away


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The Contrast With the Past“Surely one does not stretch out his hand against a broken man when he cries for help in his distress.

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the contrast with the past surely one does not stretch out his hand against a broken man when he cries for help in his distress


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Job Vindicates Himself“I made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I entertain thoughts against a virgin?

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job vindicates himself i made a covenant with my eyes how then could i entertain thoughts against a virgin


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If my footsteps have strayed from the way, if my heart has gone after my eyes, or if anything has defiled my hands,

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if my footsteps have strayed from the way if my heart has gone after my eyes or if anything has defiled my hands


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“If I have disregarded the right of my male servants or my female servants when they disputed with me,

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if i have disregarded the right of my male servants or my female servants when they disputed with me


normalized_text: then what will i do when god confronts me in judgment when he intervenes how will i respond to him
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then what will I do when God confronts me in judgment; when he intervenes, how will I respond to him?


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if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,

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if i have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth or because of the great wealth my hand had gained


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if the members of my household have never said,‘If only there were someone who has not been satisfied from Job’s meat!’–

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if the members of my household have never said if only there were someone who has not been satisfied from job s meat


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because I was terrified of the great multitude, and the contempt of families terrified me, so that I remained silent and would not go outdoors–

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because i was terrified of the great multitude and the contempt of families terrified me so that i remained silent and would not go outdoors


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Job’s Appeal“If only I had someone to hear me! Here is my signature– let the Almighty answer me! If only I had an indictment that my accuser had written.

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job s appeal if only i had someone to hear me here is my signature let the almighty answer me if only i had an indictment that my accuser had written


normalized_text: then let thorns sprout up in place of wheat and in place of barley weeds the words of job are ended
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then let thorns sprout up in place of wheat, and in place of barley, weeds!” The words of Job are ended.


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V. The Speeches of Elihu(32:1-37:24)Elihu’s First Speech So these three men refused to answer Job further, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

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v the speeches of elihu 32 1 37 24 elihu s first speech so these three men refused to answer job further because he was righteous in his own eyes


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Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became very angry. He was angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God.

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then elihu son of barakel the buzite of the family of ram became very angry he was angry with job for justifying himself rather than god


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With Job’s three friends he was also angry, because they could not find an answer, and so declared Job guilty.

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with job s three friends he was also angry because they could not find an answer and so declared job guilty


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Elihu Claims Wisdom So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up:“I am young, but you are elderly; that is why I was fearful, and afraid to explain to you what I know.

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elihu claims wisdom so elihu son of barakel the buzite spoke up i am young but you are elderly that is why i was fearful and afraid to explain to you what i know


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Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts, while you were searching for words.

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look i waited for you to speak i listened closely to your wise thoughts while you were searching for words


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Now I was paying you close attention, yet there was no one proving Job wrong, not one of you was answering his statements!

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now i was paying you close attention yet there was no one proving job wrong not one of you was answering his statements


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Job’s Friends Failed to Answer“They are dismayed and cannot answer any more; they have nothing left to say.

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job s friends failed to answer they are dismayed and cannot answer any more they have nothing left to say


normalized_text: elihu invites job s attention but now o job listen to my words and hear everything i have to say
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Elihu Invites Job’s Attention“But now, O Job, listen to my words, and hear everything I have to say!


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Elihu Rejects Job’s Plea of Innocence“Indeed, you have said in my hearing(I heard the sound of the words!):

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elihu rejects job s plea of innocence indeed you have said in my hearing i heard the sound of the words


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Elihu Disagrees With Job’s View of God“For God speaks, the first time in one way, the second time in another, though a person does not perceive it.

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elihu disagrees with job s view of god for god speaks the first time in one way the second time in another though a person does not perceive it


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If there is an angel beside him, one mediator out of a thousand, to tell a person what constitutes his uprightness;

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if there is an angel beside him one mediator out of a thousand to tell a person what constitutes his uprightness


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and if God is gracious to him and says,‘Spare him from going down to the place of corruption, I have found a ransom for him,’

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and if god is gracious to him and says spare him from going down to the place of corruption i have found a ransom for him


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He entreats God, and God delights in him, he sees God’s face with rejoicing, and God restores to him his righteousness.

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he entreats god and god delights in him he sees god s face with rejoicing and god restores to him his righteousness


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That person sings to others, saying:‘I have sinned and falsified what is right, but I was not punished according to what I deserved.

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that person sings to others saying i have sinned and falsified what is right but i was not punished according to what i deserved


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Elihu’s Appeal to Job“Indeed, God does all these things, twice, three times, in his dealings with a person,

normalized_text:
elihu s appeal to job indeed god does all these things twice three times in his dealings with a person


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to turn back his life from the place of corruption, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.

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to turn back his life from the place of corruption that he may be enlightened with the light of life


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God is Not Unjust“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.

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god is not unjust therefore listen to me you men of understanding far be it from god to do wickedness from the almighty to do evil


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For he repays a person for his work, and according to the conduct of a person, he causes the consequences to find him.

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for he repays a person for his work and according to the conduct of a person he causes the consequences to find him


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Do you really think that one who hates justice can govern? And will you declare guilty the supremely Righteous One,

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do you really think that one who hates justice can govern and will you declare guilty the supremely righteous one


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who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands?

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who shows no partiality to princes and does not take note of the rich more than the poor because all of them are the work of his hands


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In a moment they die, in the middle of the night, people are shaken and they pass away. The mighty are removed effortlessly.

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in a moment they die in the middle of the night people are shaken and they pass away the mighty are removed effortlessly


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But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,

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but if god is quiet who can condemn him if he hides his face then who can see him yet he is over the individual and the nation alike


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Job Is Foolish to Rebel“Has anyone said to God,‘I have endured chastisement, but I will not act wrongly any more.

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job is foolish to rebel has anyone said to god i have endured chastisement but i will not act wrongly any more


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Is it your opinion that God should recompense it, because you reject this? But you must choose, and not I, so tell us what you know.

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is it your opinion that god should recompense it because you reject this but you must choose and not i so tell us what you know


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For he adds transgression to his sin; in our midst he claps his hands, and multiplies his words against God.”

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for he adds transgression to his sin in our midst he claps his hands and multiplies his words against god


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“People cry out because of the excess of oppression; they cry out for help because of the power of the mighty.

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people cry out because of the excess of oppression they cry out for help because of the power of the mighty


normalized_text: who teaches us more than the wild animals of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky
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who teaches us more than the wild animals of the earth, and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?’


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How much less, then, when you say that you do not perceive him, that the case is before him and you are waiting for him!

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how much less then when you say that you do not perceive him that the case is before him and you are waiting for him


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“Be patient with me a little longer and I will instruct you, for I still have words to speak on God’s behalf.

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be patient with me a little longer and i will instruct you for i still have words to speak on god s behalf


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He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever.

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he does not take his eyes off the righteous but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever


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then he reveals to them what they have done, and their transgressions, that they were behaving proudly.

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then he reveals to them what they have done and their transgressions that they were behaving proudly


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And surely, he drew you from the mouth of distress, to a wide place, unrestricted, and to the comfort of your table filled with rich food.

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and surely he drew you from the mouth of distress to a wide place unrestricted and to the comfort of your table filled with rich food


normalized_text: but now you are preoccupied with the judgment due the wicked judgment and justice take hold of you
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But now you are preoccupied with the judgment due the wicked, judgment and justice take hold of you.


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The Work and Wisdom of God“Yes, God is great– beyond our knowledge! The number of his years is unsearchable.

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the work and wisdom of god yes god is great beyond our knowledge the number of his years is unsearchable


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After that a voice roars; he thunders with an exalted voice, and he does not hold back his lightning bolts when his voice is heard.

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after that a voice roars he thunders with an exalted voice and he does not hold back his lightning bolts when his voice is heard


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The clouds go round in circles, wheeling about according to his plans, to carry out all that he commands them over the face of the whole inhabited world.

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the clouds go round in circles wheeling about according to his plans to carry out all that he commands them over the face of the whole inhabited world


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Do you know about the balancing of the clouds, that wondrous activity of him who is perfect in knowledge?

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do you know about the balancing of the clouds that wondrous activity of him who is perfect in knowledge


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But now, the sun cannot be looked at– it is bright in the skies– after a wind passed and swept the clouds away.

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but now the sun cannot be looked at it is bright in the skies after a wind passed and swept the clouds away


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As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

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as for the almighty we cannot attain to him he is great in power but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress


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VI. The Divine Speeches(38:1-42:6)The Lord’s First Speech Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind:

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vi the divine speeches 38 1 42 6 the lord s first speech then the lord answered job out of the whirlwind


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God’s questions to Job“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you possess understanding!

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god s questions to job where were you when i laid the foundation of the earth tell me if you possess understanding


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“Are you acquainted with the way the mountain goats give birth? Do you watch as the wild deer give birth to their young?

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are you acquainted with the way the mountain goats give birth do you watch as the wild deer give birth to their young


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She is harsh with her young, as if they were not hers; she is unconcerned about the uselessness of her labor.

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she is harsh with her young as if they were not hers she is unconcerned about the uselessness of her labor


normalized_text: in excitement and impatience it consumes the ground it cannot stand still when the trumpet is blown
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In excitement and impatience it consumes the ground; it cannot stand still when the trumpet is blown.


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At the sound of the trumpet, it says,‘Aha!’ And from a distance it catches the scent of battle, the thunderous shouting of commanders, and the battle cries.

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at the sound of the trumpet it says aha and from a distance it catches the scent of battle the thunderous shouting of commanders and the battle cries


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“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God give him an answer!”

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will the one who contends with the almighty correct him let the person who accuses god give him an answer


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“Indeed, I am completely unworthy– how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself.

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indeed i am completely unworthy how could i reply to you i put my hand over my mouth to silence myself


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The Description of Behemoth“Look now at Behemoth, which I made as I made you; it eats grass like the ox.

normalized_text:
the description of behemoth look now at behemoth which i made as i made you it eats grass like the ox


normalized_text: if the river rages it is not disturbed it is secure though the jordan should surge up to its mouth
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If the river rages, it is not disturbed, it is secure, though the Jordan should surge up to its mouth.


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The Description of Leviathan(40:25)“Can you pull in Leviathan with a hook, and tie down its tongue with a rope?

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the description of leviathan 40 25 can you pull in leviathan with a hook and tie down its tongue with a rope


normalized_text: i will not keep silent about its limbs and the extent of its might and the grace of its arrangement
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I will not keep silent about its limbs, and the extent of its might, and the grace of its arrangement.


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Its underparts are the sharp points of potsherds, it leaves its mark in the mud like a threshing sledge.

normalized_text:
its underparts are the sharp points of potsherds it leaves its mark in the mud like a threshing sledge


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you asked,‘Who is this who darkens counsel without knowledge?’ But I have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know.

normalized_text:
you asked who is this who darkens counsel without knowledge but i have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know


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After the LORD had spoken these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite,“My anger is stirred up against you and your two friends, because you have not spoken about me what is right, as my servant Job has.

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after the lord had spoken these things to job he said to eliphaz the temanite my anger is stirred up against you and your two friends because you have not spoken about me what is right as my servant job has


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So now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. And my servant Job will intercede for you, and I will respect him, so that I do not deal with you according to your folly, because you have not spoken about me what is right, as my servant Job has.”

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so now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant job and offer a burnt offering for yourselves and my servant job will intercede for you and i will respect him so that i do not deal with you according to your folly because you have not spoken about me what is right as my servant job has


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So they went, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite, and did just as the LORD had told them; and the LORD had respect for Job.

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so they went eliphaz the temanite bildad the shuhite and zophar the naamathite and did just as the lord had told them and the lord had respect for job


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So the LORD restored what Job had lost after he prayed for his friends, and the LORD doubled all that had belonged to Job.

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so the lord restored what job had lost after he prayed for his friends and the lord doubled all that had belonged to job


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So they came to him, all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and they dined with him in his house. They comforted him and consoled him for all the trouble the LORD had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.

normalized_text:
so they came to him all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before and they dined with him in his house they comforted him and consoled him for all the trouble the lord had brought on him and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring


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So the LORD blessed the second part of Job’s life more than the first. He had 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.

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so the lord blessed the second part of job s life more than the first he had 14 000 sheep 6 000 camels 1 000 yoke of oxen and 1 000 female donkeys


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Nowhere in all the land could women be found who were as beautiful as Job’s daughters, and their father granted them an inheritance alongside their brothers.

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nowhere in all the land could women be found who were as beautiful as job s daughters and their father granted them an inheritance alongside their brothers


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¶ Book 1(Psalms 1-41) How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

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book 1 psalms 1 41 how blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the assembly of scoffers


normalized_text: instead he finds pleasure in obeying the lord s commands he meditates on his commands day and night
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Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the LORD’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.


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He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.

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he is like a tree planted by flowing streams it yields its fruit at the proper time and its leaves never fall off he succeeds in everything he attempts


normalized_text: for this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly
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For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.


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The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the LORD and his anointed king.

normalized_text:
the kings of the earth form a united front the rulers collaborate against the lord and his anointed king


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The king says,“I will announce the LORD’s decree. He said to me:‘You are my son! This very day I have become your father!

normalized_text:
the king says i will announce the lord s decree he said to me you are my son this very day i have become your father


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Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.

normalized_text:
ask me and i will give you the nations as your inheritance the ends of the earth as your personal property


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Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!

normalized_text:
give sincere homage otherwise he will be angry and you will die because of your behavior when his anger quickly ignites how blessed are all who take shelter in him


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A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.

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a psalm of david written when he fled from his son absalom lord how numerous are my enemies many attack me


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Rise up, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw; you will break the teeth of the wicked.

normalized_text:
rise up lord deliver me my god yes you will strike all my enemies on the jaw you will break the teeth of the wicked


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For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

normalized_text:
for the music director to be accompanied by stringed instruments a psalm of david when i call out answer me o god who vindicates me though i am hemmed in you will lead me into a wide open place have mercy on me and respond to my prayer


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You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive?(Selah)

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you men how long will you try to turn my honor into shame how long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive selah


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For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David. Listen to what I say, LORD! Carefully consider my complaint!

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for the music director to be accompanied by wind instruments a psalm of david listen to what i say lord carefully consider my complaint


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LORD, in the morning you will hear me; in the morning I will present my case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer.

normalized_text:
lord in the morning you will hear me in the morning i will present my case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer


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But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.

normalized_text:
but as for me because of your great faithfulness i will enter your house i will bow down toward your holy temple as i worship you


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LORD, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me!

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lord lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me


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For they do not speak the truth; their stomachs are like the place of destruction, their throats like an open grave, their tongues like a steep slope leading into it.

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for they do not speak the truth their stomachs are like the place of destruction their throats like an open grave their tongues like a steep slope leading into it


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Condemn them, O God! May their own schemes be their downfall! Drive them away because of their many acts of insurrection, for they have rebelled against you.

normalized_text:
condemn them o god may their own schemes be their downfall drive them away because of their many acts of insurrection for they have rebelled against you


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But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!

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but may all who take shelter in you be happy may they continually shout for joy shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice


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For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!

normalized_text:
for the music director to be accompanied by stringed instruments according to the sheminith style a psalm of david lord do not rebuke me in your anger do not discipline me in your raging fury


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I am exhausted as I groan; all night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath me.

normalized_text:
i am exhausted as i groan all night long i drench my bed in tears my tears saturate the cushion beneath me


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They will be humiliated and absolutely terrified! All my enemies will turn back and be suddenly humiliated!

normalized_text:
they will be humiliated and absolutely terrified all my enemies will turn back and be suddenly humiliated


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A musical composition by David, which he sang to the LORD concerning a Benjaminite named Cush. O LORD my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me!

normalized_text:
a musical composition by david which he sang to the lord concerning a benjaminite named cush o lord my god in you i have taken shelter deliver me from all who chase me rescue me


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Otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion; they will tear me to bits and no one will be able to rescue me.

normalized_text:
otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion they will tear me to bits and no one will be able to rescue me


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may an enemy relentlessly chase me and catch me; may he trample me to death and leave me lying dishonored in the dust.(Selah)

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may an enemy relentlessly chase me and catch me may he trample me to death and leave me lying dishonored in the dust selah


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Stand up angrily, LORD! Rise up with raging fury against my enemies! Wake up for my sake and execute the judgment you have decreed for them!

normalized_text:
stand up angrily lord rise up with raging fury against my enemies wake up for my sake and execute the judgment you have decreed for them


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The LORD judges the nations. Vindicate me, LORD, because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!

normalized_text:
the lord judges the nations vindicate me lord because i am innocent because i am blameless o exalted one


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May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!

normalized_text:
may the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end but make the innocent secure o righteous god you who examine inner thoughts and motives


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See the one who is pregnant with wickedness, who conceives destructive plans, and gives birth to harmful lies–

normalized_text:
see the one who is pregnant with wickedness who conceives destructive plans and gives birth to harmful lies


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He becomes the victim of his own destructive plans and the violence he intended for others falls on his own head.

normalized_text:
he becomes the victim of his own destructive plans and the violence he intended for others falls on his own head


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For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above!

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for the music director according to the gittith style a psalm of david o lord our lord how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth you reveal your majesty in the heavens above


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From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy.

normalized_text:
from the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy


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When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, and see the moon and the stars, which you set in place,

normalized_text:
when i look up at the heavens which your fingers made and see the moon and the stars which you set in place


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Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them?

normalized_text:
of what importance is the human race that you should notice them of what importance is mankind that you should pay attention to them


normalized_text: the birds in the sky the fish in the sea and everything that moves through the currents of the seas
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the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea and everything that moves through the currents of the seas.


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For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David. I will thank the LORD with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds!

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for the music director according to the alumoth labben style a psalm of david i will thank the lord with all my heart i will tell about all your amazing deeds


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You terrified the nations with your battle cry; you destroyed the wicked; you permanently wiped out all memory of them.

normalized_text:
you terrified the nations with your battle cry you destroyed the wicked you permanently wiped out all memory of them


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The enemy’s cities have been reduced to permanent ruins; you destroyed their cities; all memory of the enemies has perished.

normalized_text:
the enemy s cities have been reduced to permanent ruins you destroyed their cities all memory of the enemies has perished


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For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

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for the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed he did not overlook their cry for help


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when they prayed:“Have mercy on me, LORD! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

normalized_text:
when they prayed have mercy on me lord see how i am oppressed by those who hate me o one who can snatch me away from the gates of death


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Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance.”

normalized_text:
then i will tell about all your praiseworthy acts in the gates of daughter zion i will rejoice because of your deliverance


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The LORD revealed himself; he accomplished justice; the wicked were ensnared by their own actions.(Higgaion. Selah)

normalized_text:
the lord revealed himself he accomplished justice the wicked were ensnared by their own actions higgaion selah


normalized_text: the wicked are turned back and sent to sheol this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore god
text:
The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God,


text:
The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.

normalized_text:
the wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up


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Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the LORD.

normalized_text:
yes the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants the one who robs others curses and rejects the lord


text:
He waits in ambush near the villages; in hidden places he kills the innocent. His eyes look for some unfortunate victim.

normalized_text:
he waits in ambush near the villages in hidden places he kills the innocent his eyes look for some unfortunate victim


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He lies in ambush in a hidden place, like a lion in a thicket; he lies in ambush, waiting to catch the oppressed; he catches the oppressed by pulling in his net.

normalized_text:
he lies in ambush in a hidden place like a lion in a thicket he lies in ambush waiting to catch the oppressed he catches the oppressed by pulling in his net


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You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver the fatherless.

normalized_text:
you have taken notice for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering the unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you you deliver the fatherless


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Break the arm of the wicked and evil man! Hold him accountable for his wicked deeds, which he thought you would not discover.

normalized_text:
break the arm of the wicked and evil man hold him accountable for his wicked deeds which he thought you would not discover


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LORD, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

normalized_text:
lord you have heard the request of the oppressed you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer


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For the music director; by David. In the LORD I have taken shelter. How can you say to me,“Flee to a mountain like a bird!

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for the music director by david in the lord i have taken shelter how can you say to me flee to a mountain like a bird


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For look, the wicked prepare their bows, they put their arrows on the strings, to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright.

normalized_text:
for look the wicked prepare their bows they put their arrows on the strings to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright


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The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

normalized_text:
the lord is in his holy temple the lord s throne is in heaven his eyes watch his eyes examine all people


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For the music director; according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Deliver, LORD! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished.

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the sheminith style a psalm of david deliver lord for the godly have disappeared people of integrity have vanished


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“Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action,” says the LORD.“I will provide the safety they so desperately desire.”

normalized_text:
because of the violence done to the oppressed because of the painful cries of the needy i will spring into action says the lord i will provide the safety they so desperately desire


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The LORD’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.

normalized_text:
the lord s words are absolutely reliable they are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground where it is thoroughly refined


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For the music director; a psalm of David. How long, LORD, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me?

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for the music director a psalm of david how long lord will you continue to ignore me how long will you pay no attention to me


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For the music director; by David. Fools say to themselves,“There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

normalized_text:
for the music director by david fools say to themselves there is no god they sin and commit evil deeds none of them does what is right


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The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

normalized_text:
the lord looks down from heaven at the human race to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks god


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All those who behave wickedly do not understand– those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the LORD.

normalized_text:
all those who behave wickedly do not understand those who devour my people as if they were eating bread and do not call out to the lord


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I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

normalized_text:
i wish the deliverance of israel would come from zion when the lord restores the well being of his people may jacob rejoice may israel be happy


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He despises a reprobate, but honors the LORD’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

normalized_text:
he despises a reprobate but honors the lord s loyal followers he makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise


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He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be shaken.

normalized_text:
he does not charge interest when he lends his money he does not take bribes to testify against the innocent the one who lives like this will never be shaken


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their troubles multiply; they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

normalized_text:
their troubles multiply they desire other gods i will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods nor will i make vows in the name of their gods


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You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.

normalized_text:
you lead me in the path of life i experience absolute joy in your presence you always give me sheer delight


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A prayer of David. LORD, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!

normalized_text:
a prayer of david lord consider my just cause pay attention to my cry for help listen to the prayer i sincerely offer


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You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

normalized_text:
you have scrutinized my inner motives you have examined me during the night you have carefully evaluated me but you find no sin i am determined i will say nothing sinful


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As for the actions of people– just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

normalized_text:
as for the actions of people just as you have commanded i have not followed in the footsteps of violent men


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Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.

normalized_text:
accomplish awesome faithful deeds you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies


normalized_text: he is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits like a young lion crouching in hidden places
text:
He is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.


text:
LORD, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

normalized_text:
lord use your power to deliver me from these murderers from the murderers of this world they enjoy prosperity you overwhelm them with the riches they desire they have many children and leave their wealth to their offspring


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For the music director; by the LORD’s servant David, who sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said:“I love you, LORD, my source of strength!

normalized_text:
for the music director by the lord s servant david who sang to the lord the words of this song when the lord rescued him from the power of all his enemies including saul he said i love you lord my source of strength


text:
The LORD is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.

normalized_text:
the lord is my high ridge my stronghold my deliverer my god is my rocky summit where i take shelter my shield the horn that saves me and my refuge


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In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

normalized_text:
in my distress i called to the lord i cried out to my god from his heavenly temple he heard my voice he listened to my cry for help


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The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by your battle cry, LORD, by the powerful breath from your nose.

normalized_text:
the depths of the sea were exposed the inner regions of the world were uncovered by your battle cry lord by the powerful breath from your nose


text:
You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.

normalized_text:
you give me your protective shield your right hand supports me your willingness to help enables me to prevail


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You rescue me from a hostile army; you make me a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.

normalized_text:
you rescue me from a hostile army you make me a leader of nations people over whom i had no authority are now my subjects


text:
He gives his king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever.”

normalized_text:
he gives his king magnificent victories he is faithful to his chosen ruler to david and his descendants forever


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For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm of david the heavens declare the glory of god the sky displays his handiwork


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Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.

normalized_text:
yet its voice echoes throughout the earth its words carry to the distant horizon in the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun


text:
It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat.

normalized_text:
it emerges from the distant horizon and goes from one end of the sky to the other nothing can escape its heat


text:
The law of the LORD is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the LORD are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

normalized_text:
the law of the lord is perfect and preserves one s life the rules set down by the lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced


text:
The LORD’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The LORD’s commands are pure and give insight for life.

normalized_text:
the lord s precepts are fair and make one joyful the lord s commands are pure and give insight for life


text:
The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just.

normalized_text:
the commands to fear the lord are right and endure forever the judgments given by the lord are trustworthy and absolutely just


text:
They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.

normalized_text:
they are of greater value than gold than even a great amount of pure gold they bring greater delight than honey than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb


text:
Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.

normalized_text:
moreover keep me from committing flagrant sins do not allow such sins to control me then i will be blameless and innocent of blatant rebellion


normalized_text: may my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight o lord my sheltering rock and my redeemer
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May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.


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For the music director; a psalm of David. May the LORD answer you when you are in trouble; may the God of Jacob make you secure!

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm of david may the lord answer you when you are in trouble may the god of jacob make you secure


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Then we will shout for joy over your victory; we will rejoice in the name of our God! May the LORD grant all your requests!

normalized_text:
then we will shout for joy over your victory we will rejoice in the name of our god may the lord grant all your requests


text:
Now I am sure that the LORD will deliver his chosen king; he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple, and display his mighty ability to deliver.

normalized_text:
now i am sure that the lord will deliver his chosen king he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple and display his mighty ability to deliver


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For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm of david o lord the king rejoices in the strength you give he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide


text:
You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear; the LORD angrily devours them; the fire consumes them.

normalized_text:
you burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear the lord angrily devours them the fire consumes them


text:
For the music director; according to the tune“Morning Doe;” a psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? I groan in prayer, but help seems far away.

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the tune morning doe a psalm of david my god my god why have you abandoned me i groan in prayer but help seems far away


normalized_text: my god i cry out during the day but you do not answer and during the night my prayers do not let up
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My God, I cry out during the day, but you do not answer, and during the night my prayers do not let up.


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They say,“Commit yourself to the LORD! Let the LORD rescue him! Let the LORD deliver him, for he delights in him.”

normalized_text:
they say commit yourself to the lord let the lord rescue him let the lord deliver him for he delights in him


normalized_text: yes you are the one who brought me out from the womb and made me feel secure on my mother s breasts
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Yes, you are the one who brought me out from the womb and made me feel secure on my mother’s breasts.


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I have been dependent on you since birth; from the time I came out of my mother’s womb you have been my God.

normalized_text:
i have been dependent on you since birth from the time i came out of my mother s womb you have been my god


text:
My strength drains away like water; all my bones are dislocated; my heart is like wax; it melts away inside me.

normalized_text:
my strength drains away like water all my bones are dislocated my heart is like wax it melts away inside me


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The roof of my mouth is as dry as a piece of pottery; my tongue sticks to my gums. You set me in the dust of death.

normalized_text:
the roof of my mouth is as dry as a piece of pottery my tongue sticks to my gums you set me in the dust of death


normalized_text: yes wild dogs surround me a gang of evil men crowd around me like a lion they pin my hands and feet
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Yes, wild dogs surround me– a gang of evil men crowd around me; like a lion they pin my hands and feet.


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You loyal followers of the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! All you descendants of Israel, stand in awe of him!

normalized_text:
you loyal followers of the lord praise him all you descendants of jacob honor him all you descendants of israel stand in awe of him


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For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.

normalized_text:
for he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed he did not ignore him when he cried out to him he responded


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You are the reason I offer praise in the great assembly; I will fulfill my promises before the LORD’s loyal followers.

normalized_text:
you are the reason i offer praise in the great assembly i will fulfill my promises before the lord s loyal followers


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Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the LORD! May you live forever!

normalized_text:
let the oppressed eat and be filled let those who seek his help praise the lord may you live forever


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Let all the people of the earth acknowledge the LORD and turn to him! Let all the nations worship you!

normalized_text:
let all the people of the earth acknowledge the lord and turn to him let all the nations worship you


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All of the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship; all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him, including those who cannot preserve their lives.

normalized_text:
all of the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him including those who cannot preserve their lives


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They will come and tell about his saving deeds; they will tell a future generation what he has accomplished.

normalized_text:
they will come and tell about his saving deeds they will tell a future generation what he has accomplished


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Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me.

normalized_text:
even when i must walk through the darkest valley i fear no danger for you are with me your rod and your staff reassure me


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You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full.

normalized_text:
you prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies you refresh my head with oil my cup is completely full


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Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days, and I will live in the LORD’s house for the rest of my life.

normalized_text:
surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days and i will live in the lord s house for the rest of my life


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The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

normalized_text:
the one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure who does not lie or make promises with no intention of keeping them


normalized_text: such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor jacob s descendants who pray to him selah
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Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor, Jacob’s descendants, who pray to him.(Selah)


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My God, I trust in you. Please do not let me be humiliated; do not let my enemies triumphantly rejoice over me!

normalized_text:
my god i trust in you please do not let me be humiliated do not let my enemies triumphantly rejoice over me


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Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated. Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated.

normalized_text:
certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated


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Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.

normalized_text:
guide me into your truth and teach me for you are the god who delivers me on you i rely all day long


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Do not hold against me the sins of my youth or my rebellious acts! Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O LORD!

normalized_text:
do not hold against me the sins of my youth or my rebellious acts because you are faithful to me extend to me your favor o lord


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By David. The LORD delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The LORD protects my life! I am afraid of no one!

normalized_text:
by david the lord delivers and vindicates me i fear no one the lord protects my life i am afraid of no one


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When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall.

normalized_text:
when evil men attack me to devour my flesh when my adversaries and enemies attack me they stumble and fall


normalized_text: even when an army is deployed against me i do not fear even when war is imminent i remain confident
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Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.


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I have asked the LORD for one thing– this is what I desire! I want to live in the LORD’s house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the LORD and contemplate in his temple.

normalized_text:
i have asked the lord for one thing this is what i desire i want to live in the lord s house all the days of my life so i can gaze at the splendor of the lord and contemplate in his temple


text:
He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit.

normalized_text:
he will surely give me shelter in the day of danger he will hide me in his home he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit


text:
Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me! I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy! I will sing praises to the LORD!

normalized_text:
now i will triumph over my enemies who surround me i will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy i will sing praises to the lord


text:
Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!

normalized_text:
do not reject me do not push your servant away in anger you are my deliverer do not forsake or abandon me o god who vindicates me


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Teach me how you want me to live, LORD; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!

normalized_text:
teach me how you want me to live lord lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me


normalized_text: where would i be if i did not believe i would experience the lord s favor in the land of the living
text:
Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the LORD’s favor in the land of the living?


text:
By David. To you, O LORD, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave.

normalized_text:
by david to you o lord i cry out my protector do not ignore me if you do not respond to me i will join those who are descending into the grave


normalized_text: hear my plea for mercy when i cry out to you for help when i lift my hands toward your holy temple
text:
Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help, when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!


text:
Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!

normalized_text:
do not drag me away with evil men with those who behave wickedly who talk so friendly to their neighbors while they plan to harm them


text:
For they do not understand the LORD’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The LORD will permanently demolish them.

normalized_text:
for they do not understand the lord s actions or the way he carries out justice the lord will permanently demolish them


text:
The LORD strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.

normalized_text:
the lord strengthens and protects me i trust in him with all my heart i am rescued and my heart is full of joy i will sing to him in gratitude


text:
Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

normalized_text:
deliver your people empower the nation that belongs to you care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times


normalized_text: a psalm of david acknowledge the lord you heavenly beings acknowledge the lord s majesty and power
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A psalm of David. Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power!


text:
The LORD’s shout is heard over the water; the majestic God thunders, the LORD appears over the surging water.

normalized_text:
the lord s shout is heard over the water the majestic god thunders the lord appears over the surging water


text:
The LORD’s shout bends the large trees and strips the leaves from the forests. Everyone in his temple says,“Majestic!”

normalized_text:
the lord s shout bends the large trees and strips the leaves from the forests everyone in his temple says majestic


text:
A psalm– a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David. I will praise you, O LORD, for you lifted me up, and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.

normalized_text:
a psalm a song used at the dedication of the temple by david i will praise you o lord for you lifted me up and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me


text:
For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one’s life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

normalized_text:
for his anger lasts only a brief moment and his good favor restores one s life one may experience sorrow during the night but joy arrives in the morning


text:
“What profit is there in taking my life, in my descending into the Pit? Can the dust of the grave praise you? Can it declare your loyalty?

normalized_text:
what profit is there in taking my life in my descending into the pit can the dust of the grave praise you can it declare your loyalty


normalized_text: so now my heart will sing to you and not be silent o lord my god i will always give thanks to you
text:
So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O LORD my God, I will always give thanks to you.


text:
For the music director; a psalm of David. In you, O LORD, I have taken shelter! Never let me be humiliated! Vindicate me by rescuing me!

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm of david in you o lord i have taken shelter never let me be humiliated vindicate me by rescuing me


text:
For you are my high ridge and my stronghold; for the sake of your own reputation you lead me and guide me.

normalized_text:
for you are my high ridge and my stronghold for the sake of your own reputation you lead me and guide me


text:
I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

normalized_text:
i will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed i am


normalized_text: have mercy on me lord for i am in distress my eyes grow dim from suffering i have lost my strength
text:
Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.


text:
For my life nears its end in pain; my years draw to a close as I groan. My strength fails me because of my sin, and my bones become brittle.

normalized_text:
for my life nears its end in pain my years draw to a close as i groan my strength fails me because of my sin and my bones become brittle


text:
Because of all my enemies, people disdain me; my neighbors are appalled by my suffering– those who know me are horrified by my condition; those who see me in the street run away from me.

normalized_text:
because of all my enemies people disdain me my neighbors are appalled by my suffering those who know me are horrified by my condition those who see me in the street run away from me


text:
For I hear what so many are saying, the terrifying news that comes from every direction. When they plot together against me, they figure out how they can take my life.

normalized_text:
for i hear what so many are saying the terrifying news that comes from every direction when they plot together against me they figure out how they can take my life


text:
O LORD, do not let me be humiliated, for I call out to you! May evil men be humiliated! May they go wailing to the grave!

normalized_text:
o lord do not let me be humiliated for i call out to you may evil men be humiliated may they go wailing to the grave


text:
May lying lips be silenced– lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!

normalized_text:
may lying lips be silenced lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt


text:
How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.

normalized_text:
how great is your favor which you store up for your loyal followers in plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you


text:
You hide them with you, where they are safe from the attacks of men; you conceal them in a shelter, where they are safe from slanderous attacks.

normalized_text:
you hide them with you where they are safe from the attacks of men you conceal them in a shelter where they are safe from slanderous attacks


text:
The LORD deserves praise for he demonstrated his amazing faithfulness to me when I was besieged by enemies.

normalized_text:
the lord deserves praise for he demonstrated his amazing faithfulness to me when i was besieged by enemies


text:
I jumped to conclusions and said,“I am cut off from your presence!” But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

normalized_text:
i jumped to conclusions and said i am cut off from your presence but you heard my plea for mercy when i cried out to you for help


text:
Love the LORD, all you faithful followers of his! The LORD protects those who have integrity, but he pays back in full the one who acts arrogantly.

normalized_text:
love the lord all you faithful followers of his the lord protects those who have integrity but he pays back in full the one who acts arrogantly


text:
By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!

normalized_text:
by david a well written song how blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven whose sin is pardoned


normalized_text: how blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the lord does not punish in whose spirit there is no deceit
text:
How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the LORD does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.


text:
Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said,“I will confess my rebellious acts to the LORD.” And then you forgave my sins.(Selah)

normalized_text:
then i confessed my sin i no longer covered up my wrongdoing i said i will confess my rebellious acts to the lord and then you forgave my sins selah


text:
For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them.

normalized_text:
for this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity certainly when the surging water rises it will not reach them


text:
You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance.(Selah)

normalized_text:
you are my hiding place you protect me from distress you surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance selah


normalized_text: i will instruct and teach you about how you should live i will advise you as i look you in the eye
text:
I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.


text:
Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.

normalized_text:
do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit


normalized_text: rejoice in the lord and be happy you who are godly shout for joy all you who are morally upright
text:
Rejoice in the LORD and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright!


text:
You godly ones, shout for joy because of the LORD! It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise.

normalized_text:
you godly ones shout for joy because of the lord it is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise


normalized_text: give thanks to the lord with the harp sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten stringed instrument
text:
Give thanks to the LORD with the harp! Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument!


text:
How blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession.

normalized_text:
how blessed is the nation whose god is the lord the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession


normalized_text: a horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory despite its great strength it cannot deliver
text:
A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver.


text:
Look, the LORD takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

normalized_text:
look the lord takes notice of his loyal followers those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness


text:
Written by David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away. I will praise the LORD at all times; my mouth will continually praise him.

normalized_text:
written by david when he pretended to be insane before abimelech causing the king to send him away i will praise the lord at all times my mouth will continually praise him


normalized_text: even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry but those who seek the lord lack no good thing
text:
Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.


normalized_text: use your spear and lance against those who chase me assure me with these words i am your deliverer
text:
Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words:“I am your deliverer!”


text:
May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated! May those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

normalized_text:
may those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated may those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed


text:
Let destruction take them by surprise! Let the net they hid catch them! Let them fall into destruction!

normalized_text:
let destruction take them by surprise let the net they hid catch them let them fall into destruction


text:
With all my strength I will say,“O LORD, who can compare to you? You rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them; the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them.”

normalized_text:
with all my strength i will say o lord who can compare to you you rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them


text:
When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food.(If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)

normalized_text:
when they were sick i wore sackcloth and refrained from eating food if i am lying may my prayers go unanswered


text:
I mourned for them as I would for a friend or my brother. I bowed down in sorrow as if I were mourning for my mother.

normalized_text:
i mourned for them as i would for a friend or my brother i bowed down in sorrow as if i were mourning for my mother


text:
But when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together; they gathered together to ambush me. They tore at me without stopping to rest.

normalized_text:
but when i stumbled they rejoiced and gathered together they gathered together to ambush me they tore at me without stopping to rest


text:
O Lord, how long are you going to watch this? Rescue me from their destructive attacks; guard my life from the young lions!

normalized_text:
o lord how long are you going to watch this rescue me from their destructive attacks guard my life from the young lions


normalized_text: then i will give you thanks in the great assembly i will praise you before a large crowd of people
text:
Then I will give you thanks in the great assembly; I will praise you before a large crowd of people!


text:
Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!

normalized_text:
do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes


text:
For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who live peacefully in the land.

normalized_text:
for they do not try to make peace with others but plan ways to deceive those who live peacefully in the land


text:
Do not let them say to themselves,“Aha! We have what we wanted!” Do not let them say,“We have devoured him!”

normalized_text:
do not let them say to themselves aha we have what we wanted do not let them say we have devoured him


text:
May those who rejoice in my troubles be totally embarrassed and ashamed! May those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation!

normalized_text:
may those who rejoice in my troubles be totally embarrassed and ashamed may those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation


text:
May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say,“May the LORD be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure.”

normalized_text:
may those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice may they continually say may the lord be praised for he wants his servant to be secure


text:
For the music director; written by the LORD’s servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God,

normalized_text:
for the music director written by the lord s servant david an oracle an evil man is rebellious to the core he does not fear god


text:
He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.

normalized_text:
he plans ways to sin while he lies in bed he is committed to a sinful lifestyle he does not reject what is evil


text:
Your justice is like the highest mountains, your fairness like the deepest sea; you, LORD, preserve mankind and the animal kingdom.

normalized_text:
your justice is like the highest mountains your fairness like the deepest sea you lord preserve mankind and the animal kingdom


text:
They are filled with food from your house, and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies.

normalized_text:
they are filled with food from your house and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies


text:
Wait patiently for the LORD! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!

normalized_text:
wait patiently for the lord wait confidently for him do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner a man who carries out wicked schemes


normalized_text: wicked men will be wiped out but those who rely on the lord are the ones who will possess the land
text:
Wicked men will be wiped out, but those who rely on the LORD are the ones who will possess the land.


normalized_text: evil men will soon disappear you will stare at the spot where they once were but they will be gone
text:
Evil men will soon disappear; you will stare at the spot where they once were, but they will be gone.


text:
Evil men draw their swords and prepare their bows, to bring down the oppressed and needy, and to slaughter those who are godly.

normalized_text:
evil men draw their swords and prepare their bows to bring down the oppressed and needy and to slaughter those who are godly


normalized_text: surely those favored by the lord will possess the land but those rejected by him will be wiped out
text:
Surely those favored by the LORD will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out.


text:
I was once young, now I am old. I have never seen a godly man abandoned, or his children forced to search for food.

normalized_text:
i was once young now i am old i have never seen a godly man abandoned or his children forced to search for food


text:
For the LORD promotes justice, and never abandons his faithful followers. They are permanently secure, but the children of evil men are wiped out.

normalized_text:
for the lord promotes justice and never abandons his faithful followers they are permanently secure but the children of evil men are wiped out


text:
Rely on the LORD! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

normalized_text:
rely on the lord obey his commands then he will permit you to possess the land you will see the demise of evil men


text:
But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.

normalized_text:
but then one passes by and suddenly they have disappeared i looked for them but they could not be found


text:
Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the upright! For the one who promotes peace has a future.

normalized_text:
take note of the one who has integrity observe the upright for the one who promotes peace has a future


text:
The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

normalized_text:
the lord helps them and rescues them he rescues them from evil men and delivers them for they seek his protection


text:
A psalm of David, written to get God’s attention. O LORD, do not continue to rebuke me in your anger! Do not continue to punish me in your raging fury!

normalized_text:
a psalm of david written to get god s attention o lord do not continue to rebuke me in your anger do not continue to punish me in your raging fury


text:
Because of my condition, even my friends and acquaintances keep their distance; my neighbors stand far away.

normalized_text:
because of my condition even my friends and acquaintances keep their distance my neighbors stand far away


text:
Those who seek my life try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.

normalized_text:
those who seek my life try to entrap me those who want to harm me speak destructive words all day long they say deceitful things


text:
I have prayed for deliverance, because otherwise they will gloat over me; when my foot slips they will arrogantly taunt me.

normalized_text:
i have prayed for deliverance because otherwise they will gloat over me when my foot slips they will arrogantly taunt me


text:
But those who are my enemies for no reason are numerous; those who hate me without cause outnumber me.

normalized_text:
but those who are my enemies for no reason are numerous those who hate me without cause outnumber me


text:
They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.

normalized_text:
they repay me evil for the good i have done though i have tried to do good to them they hurl accusations at me


text:
For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”

normalized_text:
for the music director jeduthun a psalm of david i decided i will watch what i say and make sure i do not sin with my tongue i will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man


text:
“O LORD, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life! Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!

normalized_text:
o lord help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life let me realize how quickly my life will pass


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Look, you make my days short-lived, and my life span is nothing from your perspective. Surely all people, even those who seem secure, are nothing but vapor.(Selah)

normalized_text:
look you make my days short lived and my life span is nothing from your perspective surely all people even those who seem secure are nothing but vapor selah


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Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away.”

normalized_text:
surely people go through life as mere ghosts surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away


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You severely discipline people for their sins; like a moth you slowly devour their strength. Surely all people are a mere vapor.(Selah)

normalized_text:
you severely discipline people for their sins like a moth you slowly devour their strength surely all people are a mere vapor selah


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Hear my prayer, O LORD! Listen to my cry for help! Do not ignore my sobbing! For I am a foreign resident with you, a temporary settler, just as all my ancestors were.

normalized_text:
hear my prayer o lord listen to my cry for help do not ignore my sobbing for i am a foreign resident with you a temporary settler just as all my ancestors were


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For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the LORD, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.

normalized_text:
for the music director by david a psalm i relied completely on the lord and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help


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He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.

normalized_text:
he lifted me out of the watery pit out of the slimy mud he placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing


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He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the LORD!

normalized_text:
he gave me reason to sing a new song praising our god may many see what god has done so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the lord


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O LORD, my God, you have accomplished many things; you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us. No one can thwart you! I want to declare them and talk about them, but they are too numerous to recount!

normalized_text:
o lord my god you have accomplished many things you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us no one can thwart you i want to declare them and talk about them but they are too numerous to recount


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Receiving sacrifices and offerings are not your primary concern. You make that quite clear to me! You do not ask for burnt sacrifices and sin offerings.

normalized_text:
receiving sacrifices and offerings are not your primary concern you make that quite clear to me you do not ask for burnt sacrifices and sin offerings


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I have told the great assembly about your justice. Look! I spare no words! O LORD, you know this is true.

normalized_text:
i have told the great assembly about your justice look i spare no words o lord you know this is true


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I have not failed to tell about your justice; I spoke about your reliability and deliverance; I have not neglected to tell the great assembly about your loyal love and faithfulness.

normalized_text:
i have not failed to tell about your justice i spoke about your reliability and deliverance i have not neglected to tell the great assembly about your loyal love and faithfulness


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O LORD, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me!

normalized_text:
o lord you do not withhold your compassion from me may your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me


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For innumerable dangers surround me. My sins overtake me so I am unable to see; they outnumber the hairs of my head so my strength fails me.

normalized_text:
for innumerable dangers surround me my sins overtake me so i am unable to see they outnumber the hairs of my head so my strength fails me


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May those who are trying to snatch away my life be totally embarrassed and ashamed! May those who want to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

normalized_text:
may those who are trying to snatch away my life be totally embarrassed and ashamed may those who want to harm me be turned back and ashamed


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May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually,“May the LORD be praised!”

normalized_text:
may all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you may those who love to experience your deliverance say continually may the lord be praised


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I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

normalized_text:
i am oppressed and needy may the lord pay attention to me you are my helper and my deliverer o my god do not delay


text:
For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, may the LORD deliver him.

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm of david how blessed is the one who treats the poor properly when trouble comes may the lord deliver him


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May the LORD protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!

normalized_text:
may the lord protect him and save his life may he be blessed in the land do not turn him over to his enemies


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When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.

normalized_text:
when someone comes to visit he pretends to be friendly he thinks of ways to defame me and when he leaves he slanders me


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Book 2(Psalms 42-72) For the music director; a well-written song by the Korahites. As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!

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book 2 psalms 42 72 for the music director a well written song by the korahites as a deer longs for streams of water so i long for you o god


normalized_text: i thirst for god for the living god i say when will i be able to go and appear in god s presence
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I thirst for God, for the living God. I say,“When will I be able to go and appear in God’s presence?”


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I will remember and weep! For I was once walking along with the great throng to the temple of God, shouting and giving thanks along with the crowd as we celebrated the holy festival.

normalized_text:
i will remember and weep for i was once walking along with the great throng to the temple of god shouting and giving thanks along with the crowd as we celebrated the holy festival


text:
Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

normalized_text:
why are you depressed o my soul why are you upset wait for god for i will again give thanks to my god for his saving intervention


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I am depressed, so I will pray to you while in the region of the upper Jordan, from Hermon, from Mount Mizar.

normalized_text:
i am depressed so i will pray to you while in the region of the upper jordan from hermon from mount mizar


text:
One deep stream calls out to another at the sound of your waterfalls; all your billows and waves overwhelm me.

normalized_text:
one deep stream calls out to another at the sound of your waterfalls all your billows and waves overwhelm me


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By day the LORD decrees his loyal love, and by night he gives me a song, a prayer to the God of my life.

normalized_text:
by day the lord decrees his loyal love and by night he gives me a song a prayer to the god of my life


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I will pray to God, my high ridge:“Why do you ignore me? Why must I walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me?”

normalized_text:
i will pray to god my high ridge why do you ignore me why must i walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me


normalized_text: vindicate me o god fight for me against an ungodly nation deliver me from deceitful and evil men
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Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!


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For you are the God who shelters me. Why do you reject me? Why must I walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me?

normalized_text:
for you are the god who shelters me why do you reject me why must i walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me


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Reveal your light and your faithfulness! They will lead me, they will escort me back to your holy hill, and to the place where you live.

normalized_text:
reveal your light and your faithfulness they will lead me they will escort me back to your holy hill and to the place where you live


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Then I will go to the altar of God, to the God who gives me ecstatic joy, so that I express my thanks to you, O God, my God, with a harp.

normalized_text:
then i will go to the altar of god to the god who gives me ecstatic joy so that i express my thanks to you o god my god with a harp


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For the music director; by the Korahites, a well-written song. O God, we have clearly heard; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in ancient times.

normalized_text:
for the music director by the korahites a well written song o god we have clearly heard our ancestors have told us what you did in their days in ancient times


text:
You, by your power, defeated nations and settled our fathers on their land; you crushed the people living there and enabled our ancestors to occupy it.

normalized_text:
you by your power defeated nations and settled our fathers on their land you crushed the people living there and enabled our ancestors to occupy it


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For they did not conquer the land by their swords, and they did not prevail by their strength, but rather by your power, strength and good favor, for you were partial to them.

normalized_text:
for they did not conquer the land by their swords and they did not prevail by their strength but rather by your power strength and good favor for you were partial to them


normalized_text: you made us an object of disdain to our neighbors those who live on our borders taunt and insult us
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You made us an object of disdain to our neighbors; those who live on our borders taunt and insult us.


normalized_text: all this has happened to us even though we have not rejected you or violated your covenant with us
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All this has happened to us, even though we have not rejected you or violated your covenant with us.


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Yet you have battered us, leaving us a heap of ruins overrun by wild dogs; you have covered us with darkness.

normalized_text:
yet you have battered us leaving us a heap of ruins overrun by wild dogs you have covered us with darkness


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For the music director; according to the tune of“Lilies;” by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say,“I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe.”

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the tune of lilies by the korahites a well written poem a love song my heart is stirred by a beautiful song i say i have composed this special song for the king my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe


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You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

normalized_text:
you are the most handsome of all men you speak in an impressive and fitting manner for this reason god grants you continual blessings


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Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!

normalized_text:
appear in your majesty and be victorious ride forth for the sake of what is right on behalf of justice then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts


text:
You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

normalized_text:
you love justice and hate evil for this reason god your god has anointed you with the oil of joy elevating you above your companions


text:
All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy.

normalized_text:
all your garments are perfumed with myrrh aloes and cassia from the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy


text:
Princesses are among your honored women, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

normalized_text:
princesses are among your honored women your bride stands at your right hand wearing jewelry made with gold from ophir


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The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.

normalized_text:
the princess looks absolutely magnificent decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold


text:
In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.

normalized_text:
in embroidered robes she is escorted to the king her attendants the maidens of honor who follow her are led before you


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Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

normalized_text:
your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors you will make them princes throughout the land


text:
For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style; a song. God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.

normalized_text:
for the music director by the korahites according to the alamoth style a song god is our strong refuge he is truly our helper in times of trouble


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For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,

normalized_text:
for this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea


normalized_text: the river s channels bring joy to the city of god the special holy dwelling place of the most high
text:
The river’s channels bring joy to the city of God, the special, holy dwelling place of the Most High.


text:
He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

normalized_text:
he brings an end to wars throughout the earth he shatters the bow and breaks the spear he burns the shields with fire


text:
He says,“Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!”

normalized_text:
he says stop your striving and recognize that i am god i will be exalted over the nations i will be exalted over the earth


text:
For the music director; by the Korahites; a psalm. All you nations, clap your hands! Shout out to God in celebration!

normalized_text:
for the music director by the korahites a psalm all you nations clap your hands shout out to god in celebration


normalized_text: god has ascended his throne amid loud shouts the lord has ascended amid the blaring of ram s horns
text:
God has ascended his throne amid loud shouts; the LORD has ascended amid the blaring of ram’s horns.


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The nobles of the nations assemble, along with the people of the God of Abraham, for God has authority over the rulers of the earth. He is highly exalted!

normalized_text:
the nobles of the nations assemble along with the people of the god of abraham for god has authority over the rulers of the earth he is highly exalted


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A song, a psalm by the Korahites. The LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise in the city of our God, his holy hill.

normalized_text:
a song a psalm by the korahites the lord is great and certainly worthy of praise in the city of our god his holy hill


text:
It is lofty and pleasing to look at, a source of joy to the whole earth. Mount Zion resembles the peaks of Zaphon; it is the city of the great king.

normalized_text:
it is lofty and pleasing to look at a source of joy to the whole earth mount zion resembles the peaks of zaphon it is the city of the great king


text:
We heard about God’s mighty deeds, now we have seen them, in the city of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, in the city of our God. God makes it permanently secure.(Selah)

normalized_text:
we heard about god s mighty deeds now we have seen them in the city of the lord of heaven s armies in the city of our god god makes it permanently secure selah


text:
The praise you receive as far away as the ends of the earth is worthy of your reputation, O God. You execute justice!

normalized_text:
the praise you receive as far away as the ends of the earth is worthy of your reputation o god you execute justice


text:
For the music director, a psalm by the Korahites. Listen to this, all you nations! Pay attention, all you inhabitants of the world!

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm by the korahites listen to this all you nations pay attention all you inhabitants of the world


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I will learn a song that imparts wisdom; I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.

normalized_text:
i will learn a song that imparts wisdom i will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp


text:
Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?

normalized_text:
why should i be afraid in times of trouble when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me


text:
Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

normalized_text:
surely one sees that even wise people die fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others


text:
Their grave becomes their permanent residence, their eternal dwelling place. They name their lands after themselves,

normalized_text:
their grave becomes their permanent residence their eternal dwelling place they name their lands after themselves


text:
They will travel to Sheol like sheep, with death as their shepherd. The godly will rule over them when the day of vindication dawns; Sheol will consume their bodies and they will no longer live in impressive houses.

normalized_text:
they will travel to sheol like sheep with death as their shepherd the godly will rule over them when the day of vindication dawns sheol will consume their bodies and they will no longer live in impressive houses


normalized_text: he pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive may men praise you for you have done well
text:
He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive:“May men praise you, for you have done well!”


normalized_text: a psalm by asaph el god the lord has spoken and summoned the earth to come from the east and west
text:
A psalm by Asaph. El, God, the LORD has spoken, and summoned the earth to come from the east and west.


text:
“May our God come and not be silent.” Consuming fire goes ahead of him and all around him a storm rages.

normalized_text:
may our god come and not be silent consuming fire goes ahead of him and all around him a storm rages


normalized_text: he says assemble my covenant people before me those who ratified a covenant with me by sacrifice
text:
He says:“Assemble my covenant people before me, those who ratified a covenant with me by sacrifice!”


text:
I am not condemning you because of your sacrifices, or because of your burnt sacrifices that you continually offer me.

normalized_text:
i am not condemning you because of your sacrifices or because of your burnt sacrifices that you continually offer me


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For every wild animal in the forest belongs to me, as well as the cattle that graze on a thousand hills.

normalized_text:
for every wild animal in the forest belongs to me as well as the cattle that graze on a thousand hills


text:
When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!

normalized_text:
when you did these things i was silent so you thought i was exactly like you but now i will condemn you and state my case against you


text:
Carefully consider this, you who reject God! Otherwise I will rip you to shreds and no one will be able to rescue you.

normalized_text:
carefully consider this you who reject god otherwise i will rip you to shreds and no one will be able to rescue you


text:
Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver.”

normalized_text:
whoever presents a thank offering honors me to whoever obeys my commands i will reveal my power to deliver


text:
For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David’s affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm of david written when nathan the prophet confronted him after david s affair with bathsheba have mercy on me o god because of your loyal love because of your great compassion wipe away my rebellious acts


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Against you– you above all– I have sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. So you are just when you confront me; you are right when you condemn me.

normalized_text:
against you you above all i have sinned i have done what is evil in your sight so you are just when you confront me you are right when you condemn me


text:
Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, the God who delivers me! Then my tongue will shout for joy because of your righteousness.

normalized_text:
rescue me from the guilt of murder o god the god who delivers me then my tongue will shout for joy because of your righteousness


normalized_text: certainly you do not want a sacrifice or else i would offer it you do not desire a burnt sacrifice
text:
Certainly you do not want a sacrifice, or else I would offer it; you do not desire a burnt sacrifice.


text:
The sacrifices God desires are a humble spirit– O God, a humble and repentant heart you will not reject.

normalized_text:
the sacrifices god desires are a humble spirit o god a humble and repentant heart you will not reject


text:
Then you will accept the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.

normalized_text:
then you will accept the proper sacrifices burnt sacrifices and whole offerings then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar


text:
For the music director; a well-written song by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul:“David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech.” Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God’s loyal love protects me all day long!

normalized_text:
for the music director a well written song by david it was written when doeg the edomite went and informed saul david has arrived at the home of ahimelech why do you boast about your evil plans o powerful man god s loyal love protects me all day long


text:
Yet God will make you a permanent heap of ruins. He will scoop you up and remove you from your home; he will uproot you from the land of the living.(Selah)

normalized_text:
yet god will make you a permanent heap of ruins he will scoop you up and remove you from your home he will uproot you from the land of the living selah


text:
“Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others.”

normalized_text:
look here is the man who would not make god his protector he trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others


normalized_text: but i am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of god i continually trust in god s loyal love
text:
But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I continually trust in God’s loyal love.


text:
I will continually thank you when you execute judgment; I will rely on you, for your loyal followers know you are good.

normalized_text:
i will continually thank you when you execute judgment i will rely on you for your loyal followers know you are good


text:
For the music director; according to the machalath style; a well-written song by David. Fools say to themselves,“There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the machalath style a well written song by david fools say to themselves there is no god they sin and commit evil deeds none of them does what is right


text:
All those who behave wickedly do not understand– those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to God.

normalized_text:
all those who behave wickedly do not understand those who devour my people as if they were eating bread and do not call out to god


text:
They are absolutely terrified, even by things that do not normally cause fear. For God annihilates those who attack you. You are able to humiliate them because God has rejected them.

normalized_text:
they are absolutely terrified even by things that do not normally cause fear for god annihilates those who attack you you are able to humiliate them because god has rejected them


text:
I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

normalized_text:
i wish the deliverance of israel would come from zion when god restores the well being of his people may jacob rejoice may israel be happy


text:
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul:“David is hiding with us.” O God, deliver me by your name! Vindicate me by your power!

normalized_text:
for the music director to be accompanied by stringed instruments a well written song by david it was written when the ziphites came and informed saul david is hiding with us o god deliver me by your name vindicate me by your power


text:
May those who wait to ambush me be repaid for their evil! As a demonstration of your faithfulness, destroy them!

normalized_text:
may those who wait to ambush me be repaid for their evil as a demonstration of your faithfulness destroy them


text:
With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you! I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good!

normalized_text:
with a freewill offering i will sacrifice to you i will give thanks to your name o lord for it is good


text:
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy!

normalized_text:
for the music director to be accompanied by stringed instruments a well written song by david listen o god to my prayer do not ignore my appeal for mercy


text:
because of what the enemy says, and because of how the wicked pressure me, for they hurl trouble down upon me and angrily attack me.

normalized_text:
because of what the enemy says and because of how the wicked pressure me for they hurl trouble down upon me and angrily attack me


text:
Indeed, it is not an enemy who insults me, or else I could bear it; it is not one who hates me who arrogantly taunts me, or else I could hide from him.

normalized_text:
indeed it is not an enemy who insults me or else i could bear it it is not one who hates me who arrogantly taunts me or else i could hide from him


text:
We would share personal thoughts with each other; in God’s temple we would walk together among the crowd.

normalized_text:
we would share personal thoughts with each other in god s temple we would walk together among the crowd


text:
May death destroy them! May they go down alive into Sheol! For evil is in their dwelling place and in their midst.

normalized_text:
may death destroy them may they go down alive into sheol for evil is in their dwelling place and in their midst


text:
God, the one who has reigned as king from long ago, will hear and humiliate them.(Selah) They refuse to change, and do not fear God.

normalized_text:
god the one who has reigned as king from long ago will hear and humiliate them selah they refuse to change and do not fear god


text:
His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

normalized_text:
his words are as smooth as butter but he harbors animosity in his heart his words seem softer than oil but they are really like sharp swords


normalized_text: throw your burden upon the lord and he will sustain you he will never allow the godly to be shaken
text:
Throw your burden upon the LORD, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be shaken.


text:
But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

normalized_text:
but you o god will bring them down to the deep pit violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan but as for me i trust in you


text:
For the music director; according to the yonath-elem-rekhoqim style; a prayer of David, written when the Philistines captured him in Gath. Have mercy on me, O God, for men are attacking me! All day long hostile enemies are tormenting me.

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the yonath elem rekhoqim style a prayer of david written when the philistines captured him in gath have mercy on me o god for men are attacking me all day long hostile enemies are tormenting me


text:
Those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long. Indeed, many are fighting against me, O Exalted One.

normalized_text:
those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long indeed many are fighting against me o exalted one


normalized_text: because they are bent on violence do not let them escape in your anger bring down the nations o god
text:
Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!


text:
You keep track of my misery. Put my tears in your leather container! Are they not recorded in your scroll?

normalized_text:
you keep track of my misery put my tears in your leather container are they not recorded in your scroll


text:
I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God; I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve,

normalized_text:
i am obligated to fulfill the vows i made to you o god i will give you the thank offerings you deserve


text:
when you deliver my life from death. You keep my feet from stumbling, so that I might serve God as I enjoy life.

normalized_text:
when you deliver my life from death you keep my feet from stumbling so that i might serve god as i enjoy life


text:
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me! For in you I have taken shelter. In the shadow of your wings I take shelter until trouble passes.

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the al tashcheth style a prayer of david written when he fled from saul into the cave have mercy on me o god have mercy on me for in you i have taken shelter in the shadow of your wings i take shelter until trouble passes


text:
May he send help from heaven and deliver me from my enemies who hurl insults!(Selah) May God send his loyal love and faithfulness!

normalized_text:
may he send help from heaven and deliver me from my enemies who hurl insults selah may god send his loyal love and faithfulness


text:
I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among those who want to devour me; men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are a sharp sword.

normalized_text:
i am surrounded by lions i lie down among those who want to devour me men whose teeth are spears and arrows whose tongues are a sharp sword


text:
They have prepared a net to trap me; I am discouraged. They have dug a pit for me. They will fall into it!(Selah)

normalized_text:
they have prepared a net to trap me i am discouraged they have dug a pit for me they will fall into it selah


text:
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David. Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? Do you judge people fairly?

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the al tashcheth style a prayer of david do you rulers really pronounce just decisions do you judge people fairly


text:
Let them be like a snail that melts away as it moves along! Let them be like stillborn babies that never see the sun!

normalized_text:
let them be like a snail that melts away as it moves along let them be like stillborn babies that never see the sun


text:
Before the kindling is even placed under your pots, he will sweep it away along with both the raw and cooked meat.

normalized_text:
before the kindling is even placed under your pots he will sweep it away along with both the raw and cooked meat


text:
The godly will rejoice when they see vengeance carried out; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.

normalized_text:
the godly will rejoice when they see vengeance carried out they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked


text:
Then observers will say,“Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!”

normalized_text:
then observers will say yes indeed the godly are rewarded yes indeed there is a god who judges in the earth


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For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when Saul sent men to surround his house and murder him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God! Protect me from those who attack me!

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the al tashcheth style a prayer of david written when saul sent men to surround his house and murder him deliver me from my enemies my god protect me from those who attack me


text:
For look, they wait to ambush me; powerful men stalk me, but not because I have rebelled or sinned, O LORD.

normalized_text:
for look they wait to ambush me powerful men stalk me but not because i have rebelled or sinned o lord


text:
Though I have done nothing wrong, they are anxious to attack. Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me!

normalized_text:
though i have done nothing wrong they are anxious to attack spring into action and help me take notice of me


text:
You, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations! Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers!(Selah)

normalized_text:
you o lord god of heaven s armies the god of israel rouse yourself and punish all the nations have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers selah


text:
Do not strike them dead suddenly, because then my people might forget the lesson. Use your power to make them homeless vagabonds and then bring them down, O Lord who shields us!

normalized_text:
do not strike them dead suddenly because then my people might forget the lesson use your power to make them homeless vagabonds and then bring them down o lord who shields us


text:
They speak sinful words. So let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak!

normalized_text:
they speak sinful words so let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak


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Angrily wipe them out! Wipe them out so they vanish! Let them know that God rules in Jacob and to the ends of the earth!(Selah)

normalized_text:
angrily wipe them out wipe them out so they vanish let them know that god rules in jacob and to the ends of the earth selah


text:
As for me, I will sing about your strength; I will praise your loyal love in the morning. For you are my refuge and my place of shelter when I face trouble.

normalized_text:
as for me i will sing about your strength i will praise your loyal love in the morning for you are my refuge and my place of shelter when i face trouble


normalized_text: you are my source of strength i will sing praises to you for god is my refuge the god who loves me
text:
You are my source of strength! I will sing praises to you! For God is my refuge, the God who loves me.


text:
For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a prayer of David written to instruct others. It was written when he fought against Aram Naharaim and Aram-Zobah. That was when Joab turned back and struck down 12,000Edomites in the Valley of Salt. O God, you have rejected us. You suddenly turned on us in your anger. Please restore us!

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the shushan eduth style a prayer of david written to instruct others it was written when he fought against aram naharaim and aram zobah that was when joab turned back and struck down 12 000edomites in the valley of salt o god you have rejected us you suddenly turned on us in your anger please restore us


text:
You have given your loyal followers a rallying flag, so that they might seek safety from the bow.(Selah)

normalized_text:
you have given your loyal followers a rallying flag so that they might seek safety from the bow selah


text:
God has spoken in his sanctuary:“I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem; the Valley of Succoth I will measure off.

normalized_text:
god has spoken in his sanctuary i will triumph i will parcel out shechem the valley of succoth i will measure off


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For the music director; to be played on a stringed instrument; written by David. O God, hear my cry for help! Pay attention to my prayer!

normalized_text:
for the music director to be played on a stringed instrument written by david o god hear my cry for help pay attention to my prayer


text:
From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to a rocky summit where I can be safe!

normalized_text:
from the most remote place on earth i call out to you in my despair lead me up to a rocky summit where i can be safe


normalized_text: i will be a permanent guest in your home i will find shelter in the protection of your wings selah
text:
I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings.(Selah)


text:
For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.

normalized_text:
for the music director jeduthun a psalm of david for god alone i patiently wait he is the one who delivers me


text:
How long will you threaten a man? All of you are murderers, as dangerous as a leaning wall or an unstable fence.

normalized_text:
how long will you threaten a man all of you are murderers as dangerous as a leaning wall or an unstable fence


text:
They spend all their time planning how to bring him down. They love to use deceit; they pronounce blessings with their mouths, but inwardly they utter curses.(Selah)

normalized_text:
they spend all their time planning how to bring him down they love to use deceit they pronounce blessings with their mouths but inwardly they utter curses selah


text:
Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air.

normalized_text:
men are nothing but a mere breath human beings are unreliable when they are weighed in the scales all of them together are lighter than air


text:
Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! If wealth increases, do not become attached to it!

normalized_text:
do not trust in what you can gain by oppression do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery if wealth increases do not become attached to it


text:
A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david written when he was in the judean wilderness o god you are my god i long for you my soul thirsts for you my flesh yearns for you in a dry and parched land where there is no water


text:
But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up.

normalized_text:
but the king will rejoice in god everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up


text:
For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy’s terrifying attacks.

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm of david listen to me o god as i offer my lament protect my life from the enemy s terrifying attacks


text:
in order to shoot down the innocent in secluded places. They shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation.

normalized_text:
in order to shoot down the innocent in secluded places they shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation


text:
They encourage one another to carry out their evil deed. They plan how to hide snares, and boast,“Who will see them?”

normalized_text:
they encourage one another to carry out their evil deed they plan how to hide snares and boast who will see them


text:
They devise unjust schemes; they disguise a well-conceived plot. Man’s inner thoughts cannot be discovered.

normalized_text:
they devise unjust schemes they disguise a well conceived plot man s inner thoughts cannot be discovered


text:
For the music director; a psalm of David, a song. Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. Vows made to you are fulfilled.

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm of david a song praise awaits you o god in zion vows made to you are fulfilled


text:
How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house– your holy palace.

normalized_text:
how blessed is the one whom you choose and allow to live in your palace courts may we be satisfied with the good things of your house your holy palace


text:
You answer our prayers by performing awesome acts of deliverance, O God, our savior. All the ends of the earth trust in you, as well as those living across the wide seas.

normalized_text:
you answer our prayers by performing awesome acts of deliverance o god our savior all the ends of the earth trust in you as well as those living across the wide seas


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Even those living in the most remote areas are awestruck by your acts; you cause those living in the east and west to praise you.

normalized_text:
even those living in the most remote areas are awestruck by your acts you cause those living in the east and west to praise you


text:
You visit the earth and give it rain; you make it rich and fertile. God’s streams are full of water; you provide grain for them, for you have prepared the earth in this way.

normalized_text:
you visit the earth and give it rain you make it rich and fertile god s streams are full of water you provide grain for them for you have prepared the earth in this way


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You saturate its furrows, and soak its plowed ground. With rain showers you soften its soil, and make its crops grow.

normalized_text:
you saturate its furrows and soak its plowed ground with rain showers you soften its soil and make its crops grow


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The meadows are clothed with sheep, and the valleys are covered with grain. They shout joyfully, yes, they sing.

normalized_text:
the meadows are clothed with sheep and the valleys are covered with grain they shout joyfully yes they sing


text:
Say to God:“How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power your enemies cower in fear before you.

normalized_text:
say to god how awesome are your deeds because of your great power your enemies cower in fear before you


normalized_text: he turned the sea into dry land they passed through the river on foot let us rejoice in him there
text:
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there!


text:
He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves.(Selah)

normalized_text:
he rules by his power forever he watches the nations stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves selah


text:
You allowed men to ride over our heads; we passed through fire and water, but you brought us out into a wide open place.

normalized_text:
you allowed men to ride over our heads we passed through fire and water but you brought us out into a wide open place


text:
I will offer up to you fattened animals as burnt sacrifices, along with the smell of sacrificial rams. I will offer cattle and goats.(Selah)

normalized_text:
i will offer up to you fattened animals as burnt sacrifices along with the smell of sacrificial rams i will offer cattle and goats selah


text:
For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm, a song. May God show us his favor and bless us! May he smile on us!(Selah)

normalized_text:
for the music director to be accompanied by stringed instruments a psalm a song may god show us his favor and bless us may he smile on us selah


text:
Then those living on earth will know what you are like; all nations will know how you deliver your people.

normalized_text:
then those living on earth will know what you are like all nations will know how you deliver your people


text:
Let foreigners rejoice and celebrate! For you execute justice among the nations, and govern the people living on earth.(Selah)

normalized_text:
let foreigners rejoice and celebrate for you execute justice among the nations and govern the people living on earth selah


text:
For the music director; by David, a psalm, a song. God springs into action! His enemies scatter; his adversaries run from him.

normalized_text:
for the music director by david a psalm a song god springs into action his enemies scatter his adversaries run from him


text:
As smoke is driven away by the wind, so you drive them away. As wax melts before fire, so the wicked are destroyed before God.

normalized_text:
as smoke is driven away by the wind so you drive them away as wax melts before fire so the wicked are destroyed before god


text:
Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Exalt the one who rides on the clouds! For the LORD is his name! Rejoice before him!

normalized_text:
sing to god sing praises to his name exalt the one who rides on the clouds for the lord is his name rejoice before him


normalized_text: he is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows god rules from his holy dwelling place
text:
He is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows. God rules from his holy dwelling place.


text:
God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert.

normalized_text:
god settles those who have been deserted in their own homes he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity but sinful rebels live in the desert


text:
the earth shakes, yes, the heavens pour down rain before God, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.

normalized_text:
the earth shakes yes the heavens pour down rain before god the god of sinai before god the god of israel


normalized_text: o god you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people when they are tired you sustain them
text:
O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,


text:
When you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver and with glittering gold.

normalized_text:
when you lie down among the sheepfolds the wings of the dove are covered with silver and with glittering gold


normalized_text: the mountain of bashan is a towering mountain the mountain of bashan is a mountain with many peaks
text:
The mountain of Bashan is a towering mountain; the mountain of Bashan is a mountain with many peaks.


text:
Why do you look with envy, O mountains with many peaks, at the mountain where God has decided to live? Indeed the LORD will live there permanently!

normalized_text:
why do you look with envy o mountains with many peaks at the mountain where god has decided to live indeed the lord will live there permanently


normalized_text: god has countless chariots they number in the thousands the lord comes from sinai in holy splendor
text:
God has countless chariots; they number in the thousands. The Lord comes from Sinai in holy splendor.


text:
You ascend on high, you have taken many captives. You receive tribute from men, including even sinful rebels. Indeed the LORD God lives there!

normalized_text:
you ascend on high you have taken many captives you receive tribute from men including even sinful rebels indeed the lord god lives there


text:
so that your feet may stomp in their blood, and your dogs may eat their portion of the enemies’ corpses.”

normalized_text:
so that your feet may stomp in their blood and your dogs may eat their portion of the enemies corpses


text:
They see your processions, O God– the processions of my God, my king, who marches along in holy splendor.

normalized_text:
they see your processions o god the processions of my god my king who marches along in holy splendor


text:
Singers walk in front; musicians follow playing their stringed instruments, in the midst of young women playing tambourines.

normalized_text:
singers walk in front musicians follow playing their stringed instruments in the midst of young women playing tambourines


text:
There is little Benjamin, their ruler, and the princes of Judah in their robes, along with the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.

normalized_text:
there is little benjamin their ruler and the princes of judah in their robes along with the princes of zebulun and the princes of naphtali


text:
God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power.

normalized_text:
god has decreed that you will be powerful o god you who have acted on our behalf demonstrate your power


text:
Sound your battle cry against the wild beast of the reeds, and the nations that assemble like a herd of calves led by bulls! They humble themselves and offer gold and silver as tribute. God scatters the nations that like to do battle.

normalized_text:
sound your battle cry against the wild beast of the reeds and the nations that assemble like a herd of calves led by bulls they humble themselves and offer gold and silver as tribute god scatters the nations that like to do battle


text:
You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! It is the God of Israel who gives the people power and strength. God deserves praise!

normalized_text:
you are awe inspiring o god as you emerge from your holy temple it is the god of israel who gives the people power and strength god deserves praise


text:
For the music director; according to the tune of“Lilies;” by David. Deliver me, O God, for the water has reached my neck.

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the tune of lilies by david deliver me o god for the water has reached my neck


text:
I sink into the deep mire where there is no solid ground; I am in deep water, and the current overpowers me.

normalized_text:
i sink into the deep mire where there is no solid ground i am in deep water and the current overpowers me


text:
Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head. Those who want to destroy me, my enemies for no reason, outnumber me. They make me repay what I did not steal!

normalized_text:
those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head those who want to destroy me my enemies for no reason outnumber me they make me repay what i did not steal


text:
Let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me, O Sovereign LORD of Heaven’s Armies! Let none who seek you be ashamed because of me, O God of Israel!

normalized_text:
let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me o sovereign lord of heaven s armies let none who seek you be ashamed because of me o god of israel


text:
O LORD, may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me! O God, because of your great loyal love, answer me with your faithful deliverance!

normalized_text:
o lord may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me o god because of your great loyal love answer me with your faithful deliverance


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Their insults are painful and make me lose heart; I look for sympathy, but receive none, for comforters, but find none.

normalized_text:
their insults are painful and make me lose heart i look for sympathy but receive none for comforters but find none


text:
For they harass the one whom you discipline; they spread the news about the suffering of those whom you punish.

normalized_text:
for they harass the one whom you discipline they spread the news about the suffering of those whom you punish


text:
May their names be deleted from the scroll of the living! Do not let their names be listed with the godly!

normalized_text:
may their names be deleted from the scroll of the living do not let their names be listed with the godly


text:
For God will deliver Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, and his people will again live in them and possess Zion.

normalized_text:
for god will deliver zion and rebuild the cities of judah and his people will again live in them and possess zion


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For the music director; by David; written to get God’s attention. O God, please be willing to rescue me! O LORD, hurry and help me!

normalized_text:
for the music director by david written to get god s attention o god please be willing to rescue me o lord hurry and help me


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May those who are trying to take my life be embarrassed and ashamed! May those who want to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

normalized_text:
may those who are trying to take my life be embarrassed and ashamed may those who want to harm me be turned back and ashamed


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May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually,“May God be praised!”

normalized_text:
may all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you may those who love to experience your deliverance say continually may god be praised


normalized_text: i am oppressed and needy o god hurry to me you are my helper and my deliverer o lord do not delay
text:
I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O LORD, do not delay!


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Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.

normalized_text:
be my protector and refuge a stronghold where i can be safe for you are my high ridge and my stronghold


text:
May my accusers be humiliated and defeated! May those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace!

normalized_text:
may my accusers be humiliated and defeated may those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace


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I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

normalized_text:
i will tell about your justice and all day long proclaim your salvation though i cannot fathom its full extent


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I will come and tell about the mighty acts of the Sovereign LORD. I will proclaim your justice– yours alone.

normalized_text:
i will come and tell about the mighty acts of the sovereign lord i will proclaim your justice yours alone


text:
Even when I am old and gray, O God, do not abandon me, until I tell the next generation about your strength, and those coming after me about your power.

normalized_text:
even when i am old and gray o god do not abandon me until i tell the next generation about your strength and those coming after me about your power


text:
Your justice, O God, extends to the skies above; you have done great things. O God, who can compare to you?

normalized_text:
your justice o god extends to the skies above you have done great things o god who can compare to you


text:
Though you have allowed me to experience much trouble and distress, revive me once again! Bring me up once again from the depths of the earth!

normalized_text:
though you have allowed me to experience much trouble and distress revive me once again bring me up once again from the depths of the earth


text:
I will express my thanks to you with a stringed instrument, praising your faithfulness, O my God! I will sing praises to you accompanied by a harp, O Holy One of Israel!

normalized_text:
i will express my thanks to you with a stringed instrument praising your faithfulness o my god i will sing praises to you accompanied by a harp o holy one of israel


text:
All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed.

normalized_text:
all day long my tongue will also tell about your justice for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed


text:
For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king’s son the ability to make fair decisions!

normalized_text:
for solomon o god grant the king the ability to make just decisions grant the king s son the ability to make fair decisions


text:
He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

normalized_text:
he will defend the oppressed among the people he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor


normalized_text: people will fear you as long as the sun and moon remain in the sky for generation after generation
text:
People will fear you as long as the sun and moon remain in the sky, for generation after generation.


text:
The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.

normalized_text:
the kings of tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts the kings of sheba and seba will bring tribute


text:
May he live! May they offer him gold from Sheba! May they continually pray for him! May they pronounce blessings on him all day long!

normalized_text:
may he live may they offer him gold from sheba may they continually pray for him may they pronounce blessings on him all day long


text:
May there be an abundance of grain in the earth; on the tops of the mountains may it sway! May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon! May its crops be as abundant as the grass of the earth!

normalized_text:
may there be an abundance of grain in the earth on the tops of the mountains may it sway may its fruit trees flourish like the forests of lebanon may its crops be as abundant as the grass of the earth


text:
May his fame endure! May his dynasty last as long as the sun remains in the sky! May they use his name when they formulate their blessings! May all nations consider him to be favored by God!

normalized_text:
may his fame endure may his dynasty last as long as the sun remains in the sky may they use his name when they formulate their blessings may all nations consider him to be favored by god


text:
His glorious name deserves praise forevermore! May his majestic splendor fill the whole earth! We agree! We agree!

normalized_text:
his glorious name deserves praise forevermore may his majestic splendor fill the whole earth we agree we agree


text:
Book 3(Psalms 73-89) A psalm by Asaph. Certainly God is good to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure!

normalized_text:
book 3 psalms 73 89 a psalm by asaph certainly god is good to israel and to those whose motives are pure


text:
Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.

normalized_text:
take a good look this is what the wicked are like those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer


text:
But as for me, God’s presence is all I need. I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.

normalized_text:
but as for me god s presence is all i need i have made the sovereign lord my shelter as i declare all the things you have done


text:
A well-written song by Asaph. Why, O God, have you permanently rejected us? Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture?

normalized_text:
a well written song by asaph why o god have you permanently rejected us why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture


text:
Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times, whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation, as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!

normalized_text:
remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation as well as mount zion where you dwell


text:
They say to themselves,“We will oppress all of them.” They burn down all the places where people worship God in the land.

normalized_text:
they say to themselves we will oppress all of them they burn down all the places where people worship god in the land


text:
We do not see any signs of God’s presence; there are no longer any prophets and we have no one to tell us how long this will last.

normalized_text:
we do not see any signs of god s presence there are no longer any prophets and we have no one to tell us how long this will last


text:
Do not hand the life of your dove over to a wild animal! Do not continue to disregard the lives of your oppressed people!

normalized_text:
do not hand the life of your dove over to a wild animal do not continue to disregard the lives of your oppressed people


text:
Remember your covenant promises, for the dark regions of the earth are full of places where violence rules.

normalized_text:
remember your covenant promises for the dark regions of the earth are full of places where violence rules


text:
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a psalm of Asaph; a song. We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds.

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the al tashcheth style a psalm of asaph a song we give thanks to you o god we give thanks you reveal your presence people tell about your amazing deeds


text:
For the LORD holds in his hand a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices, and pours it out. Surely all the wicked of the earth will slurp it up and drink it to its very last drop.”

normalized_text:
for the lord holds in his hand a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices and pours it out surely all the wicked of the earth will slurp it up and drink it to its very last drop


text:
For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great.

normalized_text:
for the music director to be accompanied by stringed instruments a psalm of asaph a song god has revealed himself in judah in israel his reputation is great


normalized_text: you shine brightly and reveal your majesty as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey
text:
You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey.


normalized_text: certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise you reveal your anger in full measure
text:
Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure.


text:
Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one!

normalized_text:
make vows to the lord your god and repay them let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one


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For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.

normalized_text:
for the music director jeduthun a psalm of asaph i will cry out to god and call for help i will cry out to god and he will pay attention to me


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In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.

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in my time of trouble i sought the lord i kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night i refused to be comforted


normalized_text: i said i will remember god while i groan i will think about him while my strength leaves me selah
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I said,“I will remember God while I groan; I will think about him while my strength leaves me.”(Selah)


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I said,“During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully.” I tried to make sense of what was happening.

normalized_text:
i said during the night i will remember the song i once sang i will think very carefully i tried to make sense of what was happening


normalized_text: the waters saw you o god the waters saw you and trembled yes the depths of the sea shook with fear
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The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and trembled. Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear.


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Your thunderous voice was heard in the wind; the lightning bolts lit up the world; the earth trembled and shook.

normalized_text:
your thunderous voice was heard in the wind the lightning bolts lit up the world the earth trembled and shook


normalized_text: a well written song by asaph pay attention my people to my instruction listen to the words i speak
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A well-written song by Asaph. Pay attention, my people, to my instruction! Listen to the words I speak!


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we will not hide from their descendants. We will tell the next generation about the LORD’s praiseworthy acts, about his strength and the amazing things he has done.

normalized_text:
we will not hide from their descendants we will tell the next generation about the lord s praiseworthy acts about his strength and the amazing things he has done


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He established a rule in Jacob; he set up a law in Israel. He commanded our ancestors to make his deeds known to their descendants,

normalized_text:
he established a rule in jacob he set up a law in israel he commanded our ancestors to make his deeds known to their descendants


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so that the next generation, children yet to be born, might know about them. They will grow up and tell their descendants about them.

normalized_text:
so that the next generation children yet to be born might know about them they will grow up and tell their descendants about them


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Then they will place their confidence in God. They will not forget the works of God, and they will obey his commands.

normalized_text:
then they will place their confidence in god they will not forget the works of god and they will obey his commands


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Then they will not be like their ancestors, who were a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that was not committed and faithful to God.

normalized_text:
then they will not be like their ancestors who were a stubborn and rebellious generation a generation that was not committed and faithful to god


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Yes, he struck a rock and water flowed out, streams gushed forth. But can he also give us food? Will he provide meat for his people?”

normalized_text:
yes he struck a rock and water flowed out streams gushed forth but can he also give us food will he provide meat for his people


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When the LORD heard this, he was furious. A fire broke out against Jacob, and his anger flared up against Israel,

normalized_text:
when the lord heard this he was furious a fire broke out against jacob and his anger flared up against israel


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when the anger of God flared up against them. He killed some of the strongest of them; he brought the young men of Israel to their knees.

normalized_text:
when the anger of god flared up against them he killed some of the strongest of them he brought the young men of israel to their knees


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Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.

normalized_text:
yet he is compassionate he forgives sin and does not destroy he often holds back his anger and does not stir up his fury


normalized_text: he remembered that they were made of flesh and were like a wind that blows past and does not return
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He remembered that they were made of flesh, and were like a wind that blows past and does not return.


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His raging anger lashed out against them, He sent fury, rage, and trouble as messengers who bring disaster.

normalized_text:
his raging anger lashed out against them he sent fury rage and trouble as messengers who bring disaster


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He sent his anger in full force; he did not spare them from death; he handed their lives over to destruction.

normalized_text:
he sent his anger in full force he did not spare them from death he handed their lives over to destruction


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He struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, the firstfruits of their reproductive power in the tents of Ham.

normalized_text:
he struck down all the firstborn in egypt the firstfruits of their reproductive power in the tents of ham


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He brought them to the border of his holy land, to this mountainous land which his right hand acquired.

normalized_text:
he brought them to the border of his holy land to this mountainous land which his right hand acquired


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He drove the nations out from before them; he assigned them their tribal allotments and allowed the tribes of Israel to settle down.

normalized_text:
he drove the nations out from before them he assigned them their tribal allotments and allowed the tribes of israel to settle down


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They were unfaithful and acted as treacherously as their ancestors; they were as unreliable as a malfunctioning bow.

normalized_text:
they were unfaithful and acted as treacherously as their ancestors they were as unreliable as a malfunctioning bow


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He allowed the symbol of his strong presence to be captured; he gave the symbol of his splendor into the hand of the enemy.

normalized_text:
he allowed the symbol of his strong presence to be captured he gave the symbol of his splendor into the hand of the enemy


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He made his sanctuary as enduring as the heavens above; as secure as the earth, which he established permanently.

normalized_text:
he made his sanctuary as enduring as the heavens above as secure as the earth which he established permanently


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He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.

normalized_text:
he took him away from following the mother sheep and made him the shepherd of jacob his people and of israel his chosen nation


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A psalm of Asaph. O God, foreigners have invaded your chosen land; they have polluted your holy temple and turned Jerusalem into a heap of ruins.

normalized_text:
a psalm of asaph o god foreigners have invaded your chosen land they have polluted your holy temple and turned jerusalem into a heap of ruins


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They have given the corpses of your servants to the birds of the sky; the flesh of your loyal followers to the beasts of the earth.

normalized_text:
they have given the corpses of your servants to the birds of the sky the flesh of your loyal followers to the beasts of the earth


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We have become an object of disdain to our neighbors; those who live on our borders taunt and insult us.

normalized_text:
we have become an object of disdain to our neighbors those who live on our borders taunt and insult us


normalized_text: how long will this go on o lord will you stay angry forever how long will your rage burn like fire
text:
How long will this go on, O LORD? Will you stay angry forever? How long will your rage burn like fire?


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Pour out your anger on the nations that do not acknowledge you, on the kingdoms that do not pray to you!

normalized_text:
pour out your anger on the nations that do not acknowledge you on the kingdoms that do not pray to you


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Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! Quickly send your compassion our way, for we are in serious trouble!

normalized_text:
do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations quickly send your compassion our way for we are in serious trouble


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Help us, O God, our deliverer! For the sake of your glorious reputation, rescue us! Forgive our sins for the sake of your reputation!

normalized_text:
help us o god our deliverer for the sake of your glorious reputation rescue us forgive our sins for the sake of your reputation


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Why should the nations say,“Where is their God?” Before our very eyes may the shed blood of your servants be avenged among the nations!

normalized_text:
why should the nations say where is their god before our very eyes may the shed blood of your servants be avenged among the nations


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Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

normalized_text:
listen to the painful cries of the prisoners use your great strength to set free those condemned to die


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Then we, your people, the sheep of your pasture, will continually thank you. We will tell coming generations of your praiseworthy acts.

normalized_text:
then we your people the sheep of your pasture will continually thank you we will tell coming generations of your praiseworthy acts


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For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a psalm of Asaph. O shepherd of Israel, pay attention, you who lead Joseph like a flock of sheep! You who sit enthroned above the cherubim, reveal your splendor!

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the shushan eduth style a psalm of asaph o shepherd of israel pay attention you who lead joseph like a flock of sheep you who sit enthroned above the cherubim reveal your splendor


normalized_text: o lord god of heaven s armies how long will you remain angry at your people while they pray to you
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O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies! How long will you remain angry at your people while they pray to you?


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For the music director; according to the gittith style; by Asaph. Shout for joy to God, our source of strength! Shout out to the God of Jacob!

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the gittith style by asaph shout for joy to god our source of strength shout out to the god of jacob


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Sound the ram’s horn on the day of the new moon, and on the day of the full moon when our festival begins.

normalized_text:
sound the ram s horn on the day of the new moon and on the day of the full moon when our festival begins


normalized_text: for observing the festival is a requirement for israel it is an ordinance given by the god of jacob
text:
For observing the festival is a requirement for Israel; it is an ordinance given by the God of Jacob.


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He decreed it as a regulation in Joseph, when he attacked the land of Egypt. I heard a voice I did not recognize.

normalized_text:
he decreed it as a regulation in joseph when he attacked the land of egypt i heard a voice i did not recognize


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In your distress you called out and I rescued you. I answered you from a dark thundercloud. I tested you at the waters of Meribah.(Selah)

normalized_text:
in your distress you called out and i rescued you i answered you from a dark thundercloud i tested you at the waters of meribah selah


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I am the LORD, your God, the one who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it!’

normalized_text:
i am the lord your god the one who brought you out of the land of egypt open your mouth wide and i will fill it


normalized_text: i would feed israel the best wheat and would satisfy your appetite with honey from the rocky cliffs
text:
“I would feed Israel the best wheat, and would satisfy your appetite with honey from the rocky cliffs.”


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They neither know nor understand. They stumble around in the dark, while all the foundations of the earth crumble.

normalized_text:
they neither know nor understand they stumble around in the dark while all the foundations of the earth crumble


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They say,“Come on, let’s annihilate them so they are no longer a nation! Then the name of Israel will be remembered no more.”

normalized_text:
they say come on let s annihilate them so they are no longer a nation then the name of israel will be remembered no more


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For the music director; according to the gittith style; written by the Korahites, a psalm. How lovely is the place where you live, O LORD of Heaven’s Armies!

normalized_text:
for the music director according to the gittith style written by the korahites a psalm how lovely is the place where you live o lord of heaven s armies


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I desperately want to be in the courts of the LORD’s temple. My heart and my entire being shout for joy to the living God.

normalized_text:
i desperately want to be in the courts of the lord s temple my heart and my entire being shout for joy to the living god


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Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, my king and my God.

normalized_text:
even the birds find a home there and the swallow builds a nest where she can protect her young near your altars o lord of heaven s armies my king and my god


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How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

normalized_text:
how blessed are those who find their strength in you and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple


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As they pass through the Baca Valley, he provides a spring for them. The rain even covers it with pools of water.

normalized_text:
as they pass through the baca valley he provides a spring for them the rain even covers it with pools of water


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Certainly spending just one day in your temple courts is better than spending a thousand elsewhere. I would rather stand at the entrance to the temple of my God than live in the tents of the wicked.

normalized_text:
certainly spending just one day in your temple courts is better than spending a thousand elsewhere i would rather stand at the entrance to the temple of my god than live in the tents of the wicked


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For the LORD God is our sovereign protector. The LORD bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.

normalized_text:
for the lord god is our sovereign protector the lord bestows favor and honor he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity


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For the music director; written by the Korahites, a psalm. O LORD, you showed favor to your land; you restored the well-being of Jacob.

normalized_text:
for the music director written by the korahites a psalm o lord you showed favor to your land you restored the well being of jacob


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I will listen to what God the LORD says. For he will make peace with his people, his faithful followers. Yet they must not return to their foolish ways.

normalized_text:
i will listen to what god the lord says for he will make peace with his people his faithful followers yet they must not return to their foolish ways


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Certainly his loyal followers will soon experience his deliverance; then his splendor will again appear in our land.

normalized_text:
certainly his loyal followers will soon experience his deliverance then his splendor will again appear in our land


normalized_text: certainly o lord you are kind and forgiving and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you
text:
Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.


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O LORD, teach me how you want me to live! Then I will obey your commands. Make me wholeheartedly committed to you!

normalized_text:
o lord teach me how you want me to live then i will obey your commands make me wholeheartedly committed to you


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But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.

normalized_text:
but you o lord are a compassionate and merciful god you are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness


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Turn toward me and have mercy on me! Give your servant your strength! Deliver this son of your female servant!

normalized_text:
turn toward me and have mercy on me give your servant your strength deliver this son of your female servant


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Show me evidence of your favor! Then those who hate me will see it and be ashamed, for you, O LORD, will help me and comfort me.

normalized_text:
show me evidence of your favor then those who hate me will see it and be ashamed for you o lord will help me and comfort me


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I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. Here are Philistia and Tyre, along with Ethiopia. It is said of them,“This one was born there.”

normalized_text:
i mention rahab and babylon to my followers here are philistia and tyre along with ethiopia it is said of them this one was born there


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But it is said of Zion’s residents,“Each one of these was born in her, and the Most High makes her secure.”

normalized_text:
but it is said of zion s residents each one of these was born in her and the most high makes her secure


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A song, a psalm written by the Korahites; for the music director; according to the machalath-leannoth style; a well-written song by Heman the Ezrachite. O LORD God who delivers me! By day I cry out and at night I pray before you.

normalized_text:
a song a psalm written by the korahites for the music director according to the machalath leannoth style a well written song by heman the ezrachite o lord god who delivers me by day i cry out and at night i pray before you


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adrift among the dead, like corpses lying in the grave, whom you remember no more, and who are cut off from your power.

normalized_text:
adrift among the dead like corpses lying in the grave whom you remember no more and who are cut off from your power


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You cause those who know me to keep their distance; you make me an appalling sight to them. I am trapped and cannot get free.

normalized_text:
you cause those who know me to keep their distance you make me an appalling sight to them i am trapped and cannot get free


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My eyes grow weak because of oppression. I call out to you, O LORD, all day long; I spread out my hands in prayer to you.

normalized_text:
my eyes grow weak because of oppression i call out to you o lord all day long i spread out my hands in prayer to you


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Do you accomplish amazing things for the dead? Do the departed spirits rise up and give you thanks?(Selah)

normalized_text:
do you accomplish amazing things for the dead do the departed spirits rise up and give you thanks selah


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I am oppressed and have been on the verge of death since my youth. I have been subjected to your horrors and am numb with pain.

normalized_text:
i am oppressed and have been on the verge of death since my youth i have been subjected to your horrors and am numb with pain


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You cause my friends and neighbors to keep their distance; those who know me leave me alone in the darkness.

normalized_text:
you cause my friends and neighbors to keep their distance those who know me leave me alone in the darkness


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A well-written song by Ethan the Ezrachite. I will sing continually about the LORD’s faithful deeds; to future generations I will proclaim your faithfulness.

normalized_text:
a well written song by ethan the ezrachite i will sing continually about the lord s faithful deeds to future generations i will proclaim your faithfulness


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The LORD said,“I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant:

normalized_text:
the lord said i have made a covenant with my chosen one i have made a promise on oath to david my servant


normalized_text: i will give you an eternal dynasty and establish your throne throughout future generations selah
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‘I will give you an eternal dynasty and establish your throne throughout future generations.’”(Selah)


normalized_text: o lord the heavens praise your amazing deeds as well as your faithfulness in the angelic assembly
text:
O LORD, the heavens praise your amazing deeds, as well as your faithfulness in the angelic assembly.


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Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

normalized_text:
equity and justice are the foundation of your throne loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule


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Then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said:“I have placed a young hero over a warrior; I have raised up a young man from the people.

normalized_text:
then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said i have placed a young hero over a warrior i have raised up a young man from the people


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No enemy will be able to exact tribute from him; a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him.

normalized_text:
no enemy will be able to exact tribute from him a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him


normalized_text: i will punish their rebellion by beating them with a club their sin by inflicting them with bruises
text:
I will punish their rebellion by beating them with a club, their sin by inflicting them with bruises.


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How long, O LORD, will this last? Will you remain hidden forever? Will your anger continue to burn like fire?

normalized_text:
how long o lord will this last will you remain hidden forever will your anger continue to burn like fire


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Where are your earlier faithful deeds, O Lord, the ones performed in accordance with your reliable oath to David?

normalized_text:
where are your earlier faithful deeds o lord the ones performed in accordance with your reliable oath to david


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Take note, O Lord, of the way your servants are taunted, and of how I must bear so many insults from people!

normalized_text:
take note o lord of the way your servants are taunted and of how i must bear so many insults from people


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Book 4(Psalms 90-106) A prayer of Moses, the man of God. O Lord, you have been our protector through all generations!

normalized_text:
book 4 psalms 90 106 a prayer of moses the man of god o lord you have been our protector through all generations


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Even before the mountains came into existence, or you brought the world into being, you were the eternal God.

normalized_text:
even before the mountains came into existence or you brought the world into being you were the eternal god


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Yes, in your eyes a thousand years are like yesterday that quickly passes, or like one of the divisions of the nighttime.

normalized_text:
yes in your eyes a thousand years are like yesterday that quickly passes or like one of the divisions of the nighttime


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You bring their lives to an end and they“fall asleep.” In the morning they are like the grass that sprouts up;

normalized_text:
you bring their lives to an end and they fall asleep in the morning they are like the grass that sprouts up


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Yes, throughout all our days we experience your raging fury; the years of our lives pass quickly, like a sigh.

normalized_text:
yes throughout all our days we experience your raging fury the years of our lives pass quickly like a sigh


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The days of our lives add up to seventy years, or eighty, if one is especially strong. But even one’s best years are marred by trouble and oppression. Yes, they pass quickly and we fly away.

normalized_text:
the days of our lives add up to seventy years or eighty if one is especially strong but even one s best years are marred by trouble and oppression yes they pass quickly and we fly away


normalized_text: satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days
text:
Satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love! Then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days!


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Make us happy in proportion to the days you have afflicted us, in proportion to the years we have experienced trouble!

normalized_text:
make us happy in proportion to the days you have afflicted us in proportion to the years we have experienced trouble


normalized_text: may our sovereign god extend his favor to us make our endeavors successful yes make them successful
text:
May our sovereign God extend his favor to us! Make our endeavors successful! Yes, make them successful!


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As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the Most High, and resides in the protective shadow of the Sovereign One–

normalized_text:
as for you the one who lives in the shelter of the most high and resides in the protective shadow of the sovereign one


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He will shelter you with his wings; you will find safety under his wings. His faithfulness is like a shield or a protective wall.

normalized_text:
he will shelter you with his wings you will find safety under his wings his faithfulness is like a shield or a protective wall


text:
The LORD says,“Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

normalized_text:
the lord says because he is devoted to me i will deliver him i will protect him because he is loyal to me


text:
When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.

normalized_text:
when he calls out to me i will answer him i will be with him when he is in trouble i will rescue him and bring him honor


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A psalm; a song for the Sabbath day. It is fitting to thank the LORD, and to sing praises to your name, O Most High!

normalized_text:
a psalm a song for the sabbath day it is fitting to thank the lord and to sing praises to your name o most high


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to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument and a lyre, to the accompaniment of the meditative tone of the harp.

normalized_text:
to the accompaniment of a ten stringed instrument and a lyre to the accompaniment of the meditative tone of the harp


normalized_text: for you o lord have made me happy by your work i will sing for joy because of what you have done
text:
For you, O LORD, have made me happy by your work. I will sing for joy because of what you have done.


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When the wicked sprout up like grass, and all the evildoers glisten, it is so that they may be annihilated.

normalized_text:
when the wicked sprout up like grass and all the evildoers glisten it is so that they may be annihilated


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Indeed, look at your enemies, O LORD! Indeed, look at how your enemies perish! All the evildoers are scattered!

normalized_text:
indeed look at your enemies o lord indeed look at how your enemies perish all the evildoers are scattered


text:
I gloat in triumph over those who tried to ambush me; I hear the defeated cries of the evil foes who attacked me.

normalized_text:
i gloat in triumph over those who tried to ambush me i hear the defeated cries of the evil foes who attacked me


text:
The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty, the LORD is robed, he wears strength around his waist. Indeed, the world is established, it cannot be moved.

normalized_text:
the lord reigns he is robed in majesty the lord is robed he wears strength around his waist indeed the world is established it cannot be moved


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Above the sound of the surging water, and the mighty waves of the sea, the LORD sits enthroned in majesty.

normalized_text:
above the sound of the surging water and the mighty waves of the sea the lord sits enthroned in majesty


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Does the one who disciplines the nations not punish? He is the one who imparts knowledge to human beings!

normalized_text:
does the one who disciplines the nations not punish he is the one who imparts knowledge to human beings


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He will pay them back for their sin. He will destroy them because of their evil; the LORD our God will destroy them.

normalized_text:
he will pay them back for their sin he will destroy them because of their evil the lord our god will destroy them


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For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep he owns. Today, if only you would obey him!

normalized_text:
for he is our god we are the people of his pasture the sheep he owns today if only you would obey him


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He says,“Do not be stubborn like they were at Meribah, like they were that day at Massah in the wilderness,

normalized_text:
he says do not be stubborn like they were at meribah like they were that day at massah in the wilderness


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where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.

normalized_text:
where your ancestors challenged my authority and tried my patience even though they had seen my work


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For forty years I was continually disgusted with that generation, and I said,‘These people desire to go astray; they do not obey my commands.’

normalized_text:
for forty years i was continually disgusted with that generation and i said these people desire to go astray they do not obey my commands


normalized_text: so i made a vow in my anger they will never enter into the resting place i had set aside for them
text:
So I made a vow in my anger,‘They will never enter into the resting place I had set aside for them.’”


text:
Say among the nations,“The LORD reigns! The world is established, it cannot be moved. He judges the nations fairly.”

normalized_text:
say among the nations the lord reigns the world is established it cannot be moved he judges the nations fairly


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before the LORD, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.

normalized_text:
before the lord for he comes for he comes to judge the earth he judges the world fairly and the nations in accordance with his justice


text:
All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him.

normalized_text:
all who worship idols are ashamed those who boast about worthless idols all the gods bow down before him


text:
You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.

normalized_text:
you who love the lord hate evil he protects the lives of his faithful followers he delivers them from the power of the wicked


text:
A psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he performs amazing deeds! His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance.

normalized_text:
a psalm sing to the lord a new song for he performs amazing deeds his right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance


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He remains loyal and faithful to the family of Israel. All the ends of the earth see our God deliver us.

normalized_text:
he remains loyal and faithful to the family of israel all the ends of the earth see our god deliver us


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before the LORD! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner.

normalized_text:
before the lord for he comes to judge the earth he judges the world fairly and the nations in a just manner


text:
The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.

normalized_text:
the king is strong he loves justice you ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly you promote justice and equity in jacob


text:
Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel was one of those who prayed to him. They prayed to the LORD and he answered them.

normalized_text:
moses and aaron were among his priests samuel was one of those who prayed to him they prayed to the lord and he answered them


normalized_text: he spoke to them from a pillar of cloud they obeyed his regulations and the ordinance he gave them
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He spoke to them from a pillar of cloud; they obeyed his regulations and the ordinance he gave them.


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O LORD our God, you answered them. They found you to be a forgiving God, but also one who punished their sinful deeds.

normalized_text:
o lord our god you answered them they found you to be a forgiving god but also one who punished their sinful deeds


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Acknowledge that the LORD is God! He made us and we belong to him; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

normalized_text:
acknowledge that the lord is god he made us and we belong to him we are his people the sheep of his pasture


text:
I will walk in the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will conduct my business with integrity in the midst of my palace.

normalized_text:
i will walk in the way of integrity when will you come to me i will conduct my business with integrity in the midst of my palace


text:
I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a haughty demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

normalized_text:
i will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret i will not tolerate anyone who has a haughty demeanor and an arrogant attitude


text:
I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

normalized_text:
i will favor the honest people of the land and allow them to live with me those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me


text:
Each morning I will destroy all the wicked people in the land, and remove all evildoers from the city of the LORD.

normalized_text:
each morning i will destroy all the wicked people in the land and remove all evildoers from the city of the lord


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The prayer of an oppressed man, as he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. O LORD, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my cry for help!

normalized_text:
the prayer of an oppressed man as he grows faint and pours out his lament before the lord o lord hear my prayer pay attention to my cry for help


text:
You will rise up and have compassion on Zion. For it is time to have mercy on her, for the appointed time has come.

normalized_text:
you will rise up and have compassion on zion for it is time to have mercy on her for the appointed time has come


text:
The nations will respect the reputation of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will respect his splendor,

normalized_text:
the nations will respect the reputation of the lord and all the kings of the earth will respect his splendor


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The account of his intervention will be recorded for future generations; people yet to be born will praise the LORD.

normalized_text:
the account of his intervention will be recorded for future generations people yet to be born will praise the lord


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I say,“O my God, please do not take me away in the middle of my life! You endure through all generations.

normalized_text:
i say o my god please do not take me away in the middle of my life you endure through all generations


text:
They will perish, but you will endure. They will wear out like a garment; like clothes you will remove them and they will disappear.

normalized_text:
they will perish but you will endure they will wear out like a garment like clothes you will remove them and they will disappear


text:
The children of your servants will settle down here, and their descendants will live securely in your presence.”

normalized_text:
the children of your servants will settle down here and their descendants will live securely in your presence


text:
As far as the eastern horizon is from the west, so he removes the guilt of our rebellious actions from us.

normalized_text:
as far as the eastern horizon is from the west so he removes the guilt of our rebellious actions from us


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but when the hot wind blows by, it disappears, and one can no longer even spot the place where it once grew.

normalized_text:
but when the hot wind blows by it disappears and one can no longer even spot the place where it once grew


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But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,

normalized_text:
but the lord continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers and is faithful to their descendants


text:
Praise the LORD, you angels of his, you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees and obey his orders!

normalized_text:
praise the lord you angels of his you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees and obey his orders


normalized_text: praise the lord all that he has made in all the regions of his kingdom praise the lord o my soul
text:
Praise the LORD, all that he has made, in all the regions of his kingdom! Praise the LORD, O my soul!


normalized_text: praise the lord o my soul o lord my god you are magnificent you are robed in splendor and majesty
text:
Praise the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are magnificent. You are robed in splendor and majesty.


normalized_text: he covers himself with light as if it were a garment he stretches out the skies like a tent curtain
text:
He covers himself with light as if it were a garment. He stretches out the skies like a tent curtain,


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and lays the beams of the upper rooms of his palace on the rain clouds. He makes the clouds his chariot, and travels along on the wings of the wind.

normalized_text:
and lays the beams of the upper rooms of his palace on the rain clouds he makes the clouds his chariot and travels along on the wings of the wind


text:
You set up a boundary for them that they could not cross, so that they would not cover the earth again.

normalized_text:
you set up a boundary for them that they could not cross so that they would not cover the earth again


text:
He waters the mountains from the upper rooms of his palace; the earth is full of the fruit you cause to grow.

normalized_text:
he waters the mountains from the upper rooms of his palace the earth is full of the fruit you cause to grow


text:
He provides grass for the cattle, and crops for people to cultivate, so they can produce food from the ground,

normalized_text:
he provides grass for the cattle and crops for people to cultivate so they can produce food from the ground


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as well as wine that makes people feel so good, and so they can have oil to make their faces shine, as well as food that sustains people’s lives.

normalized_text:
as well as wine that makes people feel so good and so they can have oil to make their faces shine as well as food that sustains people s lives


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How many living things you have made, O LORD! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.

normalized_text:
how many living things you have made o lord you have exhibited great skill in making all of them the earth is full of the living things you have made


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Over here is the deep, wide sea, which teems with innumerable swimming creatures, living things both small and large.

normalized_text:
over here is the deep wide sea which teems with innumerable swimming creatures living things both small and large


normalized_text: when you ignore them they panic when you take away their life s breath they die and return to dust
text:
When you ignore them, they panic. When you take away their life’s breath, they die and return to dust.


normalized_text: when you send your life giving breath they are created and you replenish the surface of the ground
text:
When you send your life-giving breath, they are created, and you replenish the surface of the ground.


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May sinners disappear from the earth, and the wicked vanish! Praise the LORD, O my soul! Praise the LORD!

normalized_text:
may sinners disappear from the earth and the wicked vanish praise the lord o my soul praise the lord


text:
He handed the territory of nations over to them, and they took possession of what other peoples had produced,

normalized_text:
he handed the territory of nations over to them and they took possession of what other peoples had produced


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so I may see the prosperity of your chosen ones, rejoice along with your nation, and boast along with the people who belong to you.

normalized_text:
so i may see the prosperity of your chosen ones rejoice along with your nation and boast along with the people who belong to you


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Our ancestors in Egypt failed to appreciate your miraculous deeds, they failed to remember your many acts of loyal love, and they rebelled at the sea, by the Red Sea.

normalized_text:
our ancestors in egypt failed to appreciate your miraculous deeds they failed to remember your many acts of loyal love and they rebelled at the sea by the red sea


normalized_text: he shouted at the red sea and it dried up he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert
text:
He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert.


text:
He delivered them from the power of the one who hated them, and rescued them from the power of the enemy.

normalized_text:
he delivered them from the power of the one who hated them and rescued them from the power of the enemy


text:
He threatened to destroy them, but Moses, his chosen one, interceded with him and turned back his destructive anger.

normalized_text:
he threatened to destroy them but moses his chosen one interceded with him and turned back his destructive anger


text:
They shed innocent blood– the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan. The land was polluted by bloodshed.

normalized_text:
they shed innocent blood the blood of their sons and daughters whom they sacrificed to the idols of canaan the land was polluted by bloodshed


text:
Many times he delivered them, but they had a rebellious attitude, and degraded themselves by their sin.

normalized_text:
many times he delivered them but they had a rebellious attitude and degraded themselves by their sin


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Deliver us, O LORD, our God! Gather us from among the nations! Then we will give thanks to your holy name, and boast about your praiseworthy deeds.

normalized_text:
deliver us o lord our god gather us from among the nations then we will give thanks to your holy name and boast about your praiseworthy deeds


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The LORD God of Israel deserves praise, in the future and forevermore. Let all the people say,“We agree! Praise the LORD!”

normalized_text:
the lord god of israel deserves praise in the future and forevermore let all the people say we agree praise the lord


normalized_text: they wandered through the wilderness in a wasteland they found no road to a city in which to live
text:
They wandered through the wilderness, in a wasteland; they found no road to a city in which to live.


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Let them give thanks to the LORD for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

normalized_text:
let them give thanks to the lord for his loyal love and for the amazing things he has done for people


normalized_text: he sent them an assuring word and healed them he rescued them from the pits where they were trapped
text:
He sent them an assuring word and healed them; he rescued them from the pits where they were trapped.


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They reached up to the sky, then dropped into the depths. The sailors’ strength left them because the danger was so great.

normalized_text:
they reached up to the sky then dropped into the depths the sailors strength left them because the danger was so great


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Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people! Let them praise him in the place where the leaders preside!

normalized_text:
let them exalt him in the assembly of the people let them praise him in the place where the leaders preside


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He blessed them so that they became very numerous. He would not allow their cattle to decrease in number.

normalized_text:
he blessed them so that they became very numerous he would not allow their cattle to decrease in number


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As for their enemies, they decreased in number and were beaten down, because of painful distress and suffering.

normalized_text:
as for their enemies they decreased in number and were beaten down because of painful distress and suffering


normalized_text: whoever is wise let him take note of these things let them consider the lord s acts of loyal love
text:
Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the LORD’s acts of loyal love!


text:
God has spoken in his sanctuary:“I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem, the Valley of Succoth I will measure off.

normalized_text:
god has spoken in his sanctuary i will triumph i will parcel out shechem the valley of succoth i will measure off


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May his descendants be cut off! May the memory of them be wiped out by the time the next generation arrives!

normalized_text:
may his descendants be cut off may the memory of them be wiped out by the time the next generation arrives


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For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.

normalized_text:
for he never bothered to show kindness he harassed the oppressed and needy and killed the disheartened


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He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.

normalized_text:
he loved to curse others so those curses have come upon him he had no desire to bless anyone so he has experienced no blessings


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He made cursing a way of life, so curses poured into his stomach like water and seeped into his bones like oil.

normalized_text:
he made cursing a way of life so curses poured into his stomach like water and seeped into his bones like oil


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O sovereign LORD, intervene on my behalf for the sake of your reputation! Because your loyal love is good, deliver me!

normalized_text:
o sovereign lord intervene on my behalf for the sake of your reputation because your loyal love is good deliver me


text:
They curse, but you will bless. When they attack, they will be humiliated, but your servant will rejoice.

normalized_text:
they curse but you will bless when they attack they will be humiliated but your servant will rejoice


text:
A psalm of David. Here is the LORD’s proclamation to my lord:“Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”

normalized_text:
a psalm of david here is the lord s proclamation to my lord sit down at my right hand until i make your enemies your footstool


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Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.

normalized_text:
your people willingly follow you when you go into battle on the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you


text:
The LORD makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it:“You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek.”

normalized_text:
the lord makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it you are an eternal priest after the pattern of melchizedek


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He executes judgment against the nations; he fills the valleys with corpses; he shatters their heads over the vast battlefield.

normalized_text:
he executes judgment against the nations he fills the valleys with corpses he shatters their heads over the vast battlefield


text:
Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation.

normalized_text:
praise the lord i will give thanks to the lord with my whole heart in the assembly of the godly and the congregation


text:
He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.

normalized_text:
he announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people giving them a land that belonged to other nations


text:
He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.

normalized_text:
he delivered his people he ordained that his covenant be observed forever his name is holy and awesome


text:
To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

normalized_text:
to obey the lord is the fundamental principle for wise living all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight he will receive praise forever


text:
Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands.

normalized_text:
praise the lord how blessed is the one who obeys the lord who takes great delight in keeping his commands


normalized_text: in the darkness a light shines for the godly for each one who is merciful compassionate and just
text:
In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.


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When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.

normalized_text:
when the wicked see this they will worry they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away the desire of the wicked will perish


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Not to us, O LORD, not to us! But to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.

normalized_text:
not to us o lord not to us but to your name bring honor for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness


text:
The LORD takes notice of us, he will bless– he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron.

normalized_text:
the lord takes notice of us he will bless he will bless the family of israel he will bless the family of aaron


text:
The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.

normalized_text:
the ropes of death tightened around me the snares of sheol confronted me i was confronted with trouble and sorrow


text:
Yes, LORD! I am indeed your servant; I am your servant, the son of your female servant. You saved me from death.

normalized_text:
yes lord i am indeed your servant i am your servant the son of your female servant you saved me from death


text:
They surrounded me like bees. But they disappeared as quickly as a fire among thorns. Indeed, in the name of the LORD I pushed them away.

normalized_text:
they surrounded me like bees but they disappeared as quickly as a fire among thorns indeed in the name of the lord i pushed them away


text:
Open for me the gates of the just king’s temple! I will enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.

normalized_text:
open for me the gates of the just king s temple i will enter through them and give thanks to the lord


text:
May the one who comes in the name of the LORD be blessed! We will pronounce blessings on you in the LORD’s temple.

normalized_text:
may the one who comes in the name of the lord be blessed we will pronounce blessings on you in the lord s temple


normalized_text: he teach me o lord the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes so that i might observe it continually
text:
ה(He) Teach me, O LORD, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually.


text:
I know, LORD, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.

normalized_text:
i know lord that your regulations are just you disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me


normalized_text: sin shin rulers pursue me for no reason yet i am more afraid of disobeying your instructions
text:
שׂ/שׁ(Sin/Shin) Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.


text:
I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

normalized_text:
i have wandered off like a lost sheep come looking for your servant for i do not forget your commands


normalized_text: i said o lord rescue me from those who lie with their lips and those who deceive with their tongue
text:
I said,“O LORD, rescue me from those who lie with their lips and those who deceive with their tongue.


normalized_text: how miserable i am for i have lived temporarily in meshech i have resided among the tents of kedar
text:
How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar.


text:
The tribes go up there, the tribes of the LORD, where it is required that Israel give thanks to the name of the LORD.

normalized_text:
the tribes go up there the tribes of the lord where it is required that israel give thanks to the name of the lord


text:
Indeed, the leaders sit there on thrones and make legal decisions, on the thrones of the house of David.

normalized_text:
indeed the leaders sit there on thrones and make legal decisions on the thrones of the house of david


text:
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes will look to the LORD, our God, until he shows us favor.

normalized_text:
look as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress so our eyes will look to the lord our god until he shows us favor


text:
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved and will endure forever.

normalized_text:
a song of ascents those who trust in the lord are like mount zion which cannot be moved and will endure forever


text:
Indeed, the scepter of a wicked king will not settle upon the allotted land of the godly. Otherwise the godly might do what is wrong.

normalized_text:
indeed the scepter of a wicked king will not settle upon the allotted land of the godly otherwise the godly might do what is wrong


text:
As for those who are bent on traveling a sinful path, may the LORD remove them, along with those who behave wickedly! May Israel experience peace!

normalized_text:
as for those who are bent on traveling a sinful path may the lord remove them along with those who behave wickedly may israel experience peace


text:
At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said,“The LORD has accomplished great things for these people.”

normalized_text:
at that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy at that time the nations said the lord has accomplished great things for these people


text:
The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed, will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain.

normalized_text:
the one who weeps as he walks along carrying his bag of seed will certainly come in with a shout of joy carrying his sheaves of grain


text:
A song of ascents, by Solomon. If the LORD does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the LORD does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.

normalized_text:
a song of ascents by solomon if the lord does not build a house then those who build it work in vain if the lord does not guard a city then the watchman stands guard in vain


text:
It is vain for you to rise early, come home late, and work so hard for your food. Yes, he provides for those whom he loves even when they sleep.

normalized_text:
it is vain for you to rise early come home late and work so hard for your food yes he provides for those whom he loves even when they sleep


text:
How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate.

normalized_text:
how blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them they will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate


text:
A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the LORD’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

normalized_text:
a song of ascents how blessed is every one of the lord s loyal followers each one who keeps his commands


text:
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.

normalized_text:
your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house your children will be like olive branches as they sit all around your table


text:
Those who pass by will not say,“May you experience the LORD’s blessing! We pronounce a blessing on you in the name of the LORD.

normalized_text:
those who pass by will not say may you experience the lord s blessing we pronounce a blessing on you in the name of the lord


text:
I yearn for the Lord, more than watchmen do for the morning, yes, more than watchmen do for the morning.

normalized_text:
i yearn for the lord more than watchmen do for the morning yes more than watchmen do for the morning


text:
A song of ascents, by David. O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me.

normalized_text:
a song of ascents by david o lord my heart is not proud nor do i have a haughty look i do not have great aspirations or concern myself with things that are beyond me


text:
Indeed, I have calmed and quieted myself like a weaned child with its mother; I am content like a young child.

normalized_text:
indeed i have calmed and quieted myself like a weaned child with its mother i am content like a young child


text:
The LORD made a reliable promise to David; he will not go back on his word. He said,“I will place one of your descendants on your throne.

normalized_text:
the lord made a reliable promise to david he will not go back on his word he said i will place one of your descendants on your throne


text:
If your sons keep my covenant and the rules I teach them, their sons will also sit on your throne forever.”

normalized_text:
if your sons keep my covenant and the rules i teach them their sons will also sit on your throne forever


normalized_text: a song of ascents by david look how good and how pleasant it is when brothers truly live in unity
text:
A song of ascents, by David. Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers truly live in unity!


text:
It is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard– Aaron’s beard, and then flows down his garments.

normalized_text:
it is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard aaron s beard and then flows down his garments


text:
It is like the dew of Hermon, which flows down upon the hills of Zion. Indeed, that is where the LORD has decreed a blessing will be available– eternal life.

normalized_text:
it is like the dew of hermon which flows down upon the hills of zion indeed that is where the lord has decreed a blessing will be available eternal life


text:
A song of ascents. Attention! Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who serve in the LORD’s temple during the night.

normalized_text:
a song of ascents attention praise the lord all you servants of the lord who serve in the lord s temple during the night


text:
He causes the clouds to arise from the end of the earth, makes lightning bolts accompany the rain, and brings the wind out of his storehouses.

normalized_text:
he causes the clouds to arise from the end of the earth makes lightning bolts accompany the rain and brings the wind out of his storehouses


text:
He performed awesome deeds and acts of judgment in your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.

normalized_text:
he performed awesome deeds and acts of judgment in your midst o egypt against pharaoh and all his servants


text:
for there our captors ask us to compose songs; those who mock us demand that we be happy, saying:“Sing for us a song about Zion!”

normalized_text:
for there our captors ask us to compose songs those who mock us demand that we be happy saying sing for us a song about zion


text:
May my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth, if I do not remember you, and do not give Jerusalem priority over whatever gives me the most joy.

normalized_text:
may my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if i do not remember you and do not give jerusalem priority over whatever gives me the most joy


text:
Remember, O LORD, what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell. They said,“Tear it down, tear it down, right to its very foundation!”

normalized_text:
remember o lord what the edomites did on the day jerusalem fell they said tear it down tear it down right to its very foundation


text:
O daughter Babylon, soon to be devastated! How blessed will be the one who repays you for what you dished out to us!

normalized_text:
o daughter babylon soon to be devastated how blessed will be the one who repays you for what you dished out to us


text:
By David. I will give you thanks with all my heart; before the heavenly assembly I will sing praises to you.

normalized_text:
by david i will give you thanks with all my heart before the heavenly assembly i will sing praises to you


text:
I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.

normalized_text:
i will bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name because of your loyal love and faithfulness for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky


text:
Even when I must walk in the midst of danger, you revive me. You oppose my angry enemies, and your right hand delivers me.

normalized_text:
even when i must walk in the midst of danger you revive me you oppose my angry enemies and your right hand delivers me


normalized_text: you carefully observe me when i travel or when i lie down to rest you are aware of everything i do
text:
You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; you are aware of everything I do.


text:
If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there. If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be.

normalized_text:
if i were to ascend to heaven you would be there if i were to sprawl out in sheol there you would be


text:
If I were to say,“Certainly the darkness will cover me, and the light will turn to night all around me,”

normalized_text:
if i were to say certainly the darkness will cover me and the light will turn to night all around me


text:
even the darkness is not too dark for you to see, and the night is as bright as day; darkness and light are the same to you.

normalized_text:
even the darkness is not too dark for you to see and the night is as bright as day darkness and light are the same to you


text:
my bones were not hidden from you, when I was made in secret and sewed together in the depths of the earth.

normalized_text:
my bones were not hidden from you when i was made in secret and sewed together in the depths of the earth


text:
Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb. All the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence.

normalized_text:
your eyes saw me when i was inside the womb all the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence


text:
If I tried to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. Even if I finished counting them, I would still have to contend with you.

normalized_text:
if i tried to count them they would outnumber the grains of sand even if i finished counting them i would still have to contend with you


text:
For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, rescue me from wicked men! Protect me from violent men,

normalized_text:
for the music director a psalm of david o lord rescue me from wicked men protect me from violent men


text:
O LORD, shelter me from the power of the wicked! Protect me from violent men, who plan to knock me over.

normalized_text:
o lord shelter me from the power of the wicked protect me from violent men who plan to knock me over


text:
O LORD, do not let the wicked have their way! Do not allow their plan to succeed when they attack!(Selah)

normalized_text:
o lord do not let the wicked have their way do not allow their plan to succeed when they attack selah


text:
May he rain down fiery coals upon them! May he throw them into the fire! From bottomless pits they will not escape.

normalized_text:
may he rain down fiery coals upon them may he throw them into the fire from bottomless pits they will not escape


normalized_text: a slanderer will not endure on the earth calamity will hunt down a violent man and strike him down
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A slanderer will not endure on the earth; calamity will hunt down a violent man and strike him down.


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A psalm of David. O LORD, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you!

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a psalm of david o lord i cry out to you come quickly to me pay attention to me when i cry out to you


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Do not let me have evil desires, or participate in sinful activities with men who behave wickedly. I will not eat their delicacies.

normalized_text:
do not let me have evil desires or participate in sinful activities with men who behave wickedly i will not eat their delicacies


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May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.

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may the godly strike me in love and correct me may my head not refuse choice oil indeed my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds


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They will be thrown down the side of a cliff by their judges. They will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

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they will be thrown down the side of a cliff by their judges they will listen to my words for they are pleasant


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A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the LORD I cry out; to the LORD I plead for mercy.

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a well written song by david when he was in the cave a prayer to the lord i cry out to the lord i plead for mercy


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Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

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even when my strength leaves me you watch my footsteps in the path where i walk they have hidden a trap for me


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Look to the right and see! No one cares about me. I have nowhere to run; no one is concerned about my life.

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look to the right and see no one cares about me i have nowhere to run no one is concerned about my life


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Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.

normalized_text:
listen to my cry for help for i am in serious trouble rescue me from those who chase me for they are stronger than i am


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Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me.

normalized_text:
free me from prison that i may give thanks to your name because of me the godly will assemble for you will vindicate me


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A psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for help! Because of your faithfulness and justice, answer me!

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a psalm of david o lord hear my prayer pay attention to my plea for help because of your faithfulness and justice answer me


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Certainly my enemies chase me. They smash me into the ground. They force me to live in dark regions, like those who have been dead for ages.

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certainly my enemies chase me they smash me into the ground they force me to live in dark regions like those who have been dead for ages


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Answer me quickly, LORD! My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.

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answer me quickly lord my strength is fading do not reject me or i will join those descending into the grave


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May I hear about your loyal love in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should go, because I long for you.

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may i hear about your loyal love in the morning for i trust in you show me the way i should go because i long for you


normalized_text: teach me to do what pleases you for you are my god may your kind presence lead me into a level land
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Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God. May your kind presence lead me into a level land.


normalized_text: o lord for the sake of your reputation revive me because of your justice rescue me from trouble
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O LORD, for the sake of your reputation, revive me! Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble!


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As a demonstration of your loyal love, destroy my enemies! Annihilate all who threaten my life, for I am your servant.

normalized_text:
as a demonstration of your loyal love destroy my enemies annihilate all who threaten my life for i am your servant


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By David. The LORD, my protector, deserves praise– the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war,

normalized_text:
by david the lord my protector deserves praise the one who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for war


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who loves me and is my stronghold, my refuge and my deliverer, my shield and the one in whom I take shelter, who makes nations submit to me.

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who loves me and is my stronghold my refuge and my deliverer my shield and the one in whom i take shelter who makes nations submit to me


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O LORD, of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should be concerned about them?

normalized_text:
o lord of what importance is the human race that you should notice them of what importance is mankind that you should be concerned about them


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O God, I will sing a new song to you! Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, I will sing praises to you,

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o god i will sing a new song to you accompanied by a ten stringed instrument i will sing praises to you


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Then our sons will be like plants, that quickly grow to full size. Our daughters will be like corner pillars, carved like those in a palace.

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then our sons will be like plants that quickly grow to full size our daughters will be like corner pillars carved like those in a palace


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Our storehouses will be full, providing all kinds of food. Our sheep will multiply by the thousands and fill our pastures.

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our storehouses will be full providing all kinds of food our sheep will multiply by the thousands and fill our pastures


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Our cattle will be weighted down with produce. No one will break through our walls, no one will be taken captive, and there will be no terrified cries in our city squares.

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our cattle will be weighted down with produce no one will break through our walls no one will be taken captive and there will be no terrified cries in our city squares


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How blessed are the people who experience these things! How blessed are the people whose God is the LORD!

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how blessed are the people who experience these things how blessed are the people whose god is the lord


normalized_text: the lord gives sight to the blind the lord lifts up all who are bent over the lord loves the godly
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The LORD gives sight to the blind. The LORD lifts up all who are bent over. The LORD loves the godly.


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The LORD protects the resident foreigner; he lifts up the fatherless and the widow, but he opposes the wicked.

normalized_text:
the lord protects the resident foreigner he lifts up the fatherless and the widow but he opposes the wicked


normalized_text: praise the lord for it is good to sing praises to our god yes praise is pleasant and appropriate
text:
Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate!


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He covers the sky with clouds, provides the earth with rain, and causes grass to grow on the hillsides.

normalized_text:
he covers the sky with clouds provides the earth with rain and causes grass to grow on the hillsides


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Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty extends over the earth and sky.

normalized_text:
let them praise the name of the lord for his name alone is exalted his majesty extends over the earth and sky


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He has made his people victorious, and given all his loyal followers reason to praise– the Israelites, the people who are close to him. Praise the LORD!

normalized_text:
he has made his people victorious and given all his loyal followers reason to praise the israelites the people who are close to him praise the lord


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Let them praise his name with dancing! Let them sing praises to him to the accompaniment of the tambourine and harp!

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let them praise his name with dancing let them sing praises to him to the accompaniment of the tambourine and harp


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and execute the judgment to which their enemies have been sentenced. All his loyal followers will be vindicated. Praise the LORD!

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and execute the judgment to which their enemies have been sentenced all his loyal followers will be vindicated praise the lord


normalized_text: praise the lord praise god in his sanctuary praise him in the sky which testifies to his strength
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Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise him in the sky, which testifies to his strength!


normalized_text: praise him with the tambourine and with dancing praise him with stringed instruments and the flute
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Praise him with the tambourine and with dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and the flute!


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Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

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introduction to the theme of the book fearing the lord is the beginning of discernment but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction


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Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

normalized_text:
listen my child to the instruction from your father and do not forsake the teaching from your mother


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If they say,“Come with us! We will lie in wait to shed blood; we will ambush an innocent person capriciously.

normalized_text:
if they say come with us we will lie in wait to shed blood we will ambush an innocent person capriciously


normalized_text: warning against disregarding wisdom wisdom calls out in the street she shouts loudly in the plazas
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Warning Against Disregarding Wisdom Wisdom calls out in the street, she shouts loudly in the plazas;


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at the head of the noisy streets she calls, in the entrances of the gates in the city she utters her words:

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at the head of the noisy streets she calls in the entrances of the gates in the city she utters her words


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“How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long have mockers delighted in mockery? And how long will fools hate knowledge?

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how long will you simpletons love naivet how long have mockers delighted in mockery and how long will fools hate knowledge


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You should respond to my rebuke. Then I would pour out my thoughts to you; I would make my words known to you.

normalized_text:
you should respond to my rebuke then i would pour out my thoughts to you i would make my words known to you


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However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one was paying attention,

normalized_text:
however because i called but you refused to listen because i stretched out my hand but no one was paying attention


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when what you dread comes like a whirlwind, and disaster strikes you like a devastating storm, when distressing trouble comes on you.

normalized_text:
when what you dread comes like a whirlwind and disaster strikes you like a devastating storm when distressing trouble comes on you


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Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me.

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then they will call to me but i will not answer they will diligently seek me but they will not find me


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Therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way, and they will be stuffed full of their own counsel.

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therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way and they will be stuffed full of their own counsel


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For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them.

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for the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them and the careless ease of fools will destroy them


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Benefits of Seeking Wisdom My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands inside yourself,

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benefits of seeking wisdom my child if you receive my words and store up my commands inside yourself


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He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

normalized_text:
he stores up effective counsel for the upright and is like a shield for those who live with integrity


normalized_text: to deliver you from the adulterous woman from the loose woman who has flattered you with her words
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to deliver you from the adulterous woman, from the loose woman who has flattered you with her words;


normalized_text: who leaves the husband from her younger days and has ignored her marriage covenant made before god
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who leaves the husband from her younger days, and has ignored her marriage covenant made before God.


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Exhortations to Seek Wisdom and Walk with the Lord My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

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exhortations to seek wisdom and walk with the lord my child do not forget my teaching but let your heart keep my commandments


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Do not let mercy and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

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do not let mercy and truth leave you bind them around your neck write them on the tablet of your heart


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Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

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blessings of obtaining wisdom blessed is the one who has found wisdom and the one who obtains understanding


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She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

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she is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed


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for the LORD will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.

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for the lord will be the source of your confidence and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap


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Wisdom Demonstrated in Relationships with People Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

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wisdom demonstrated in relationships with people do not withhold good from those who need it when you have the ability to help


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Do not say to your neighbor,“Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it,” when you have it with you at the time.

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do not say to your neighbor go return tomorrow and i will give it when you have it with you at the time


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for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.

normalized_text:
for one who goes astray is an abomination to the lord but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright


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Admonition to Follow Righteousness and Avoid Wickedness Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

normalized_text:
admonition to follow righteousness and avoid wickedness listen children to a father s instruction and pay attention so that you may gain discernment


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he taught me, and he said to me:“Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.

normalized_text:
he taught me and he said to me let your heart lay hold of my words keep my commands so that you will live


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For they cannot sleep unless they cause harm; they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble.

normalized_text:
for they cannot sleep unless they cause harm they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble


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But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light, growing brighter and brighter until full day.

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but the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light growing brighter and brighter until full day


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Admonition to Avoid Seduction to Evil My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding,

normalized_text:
admonition to avoid seduction to evil my child be attentive to my wisdom pay close attention to my understanding


normalized_text: for the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey and her seductive words are smoother than olive oil
text:
For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her seductive words are smoother than olive oil,


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Lest she should make level the path leading to life, her paths have wandered, but she is not able to discern it.

normalized_text:
lest she should make level the path leading to life her paths have wandered but she is not able to discern it


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a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you at all times, may you be captivated by her love always.

normalized_text:
a loving doe a graceful deer may her breasts satisfy you at all times may you be captivated by her love always


normalized_text: but why should you be captivated my son by an adulteress and embrace the bosom of a different woman
text:
But why should you be captivated, my son, by an adulteress, and embrace the bosom of a different woman?


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For the ways of a person are in front of the LORD’s eyes, and the LORD weighs all that person’s paths.

normalized_text:
for the ways of a person are in front of the lord s eyes and the lord weighs all that person s paths


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Admonitions and Warnings against Dangerous and Destructive Acts My child, if you have made a pledge for your neighbor, if you have become a guarantor for a stranger,

normalized_text:
admonitions and warnings against dangerous and destructive acts my child if you have made a pledge for your neighbor if you have become a guarantor for a stranger


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if you have been ensnared by the words you have uttered, and have been caught by the words you have spoken,

normalized_text:
if you have been ensnared by the words you have uttered and have been caught by the words you have spoken


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then, my child, do this in order to deliver yourself, because you have fallen into your neighbor’s power: go, humble yourself, and appeal firmly to your neighbor.

normalized_text:
then my child do this in order to deliver yourself because you have fallen into your neighbor s power go humble yourself and appeal firmly to your neighbor


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Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no remedy.

normalized_text:
therefore his disaster will come suddenly in an instant he will be broken and there will be no remedy


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When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

normalized_text:
when you walk about they will guide you when you lie down they will watch over you when you wake up they will talk to you


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For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,

normalized_text:
for the commandments are like a lamp instruction is like a light and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life


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for on account of a prostitute one is brought down to a loaf of bread, but the wife of another man preys on your precious life.

normalized_text:
for on account of a prostitute one is brought down to a loaf of bread but the wife of another man preys on your precious life


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So it is with the one who sleeps with his neighbor’s wife; no one who touches her will escape punishment.

normalized_text:
so it is with the one who sleeps with his neighbor s wife no one who touches her will escape punishment


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Yet if he is caught he must repay seven times over, he might even have to give all the wealth of his house.

normalized_text:
yet if he is caught he must repay seven times over he might even have to give all the wealth of his house


normalized_text: he will not consider any compensation he will not be willing even if you multiply the compensation
text:
He will not consider any compensation; he will not be willing, even if you multiply the compensation.


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Admonition to Avoid the Wiles of the Adulteress My child, devote yourself to my words and store up my commands inside yourself.

normalized_text:
admonition to avoid the wiles of the adulteress my child devote yourself to my words and store up my commands inside yourself


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so that they may keep you from the adulterous woman, from the loose woman who has flattered you with her words.

normalized_text:
so that they may keep you from the adulterous woman from the loose woman who has flattered you with her words


normalized_text: come let s drink deeply of lovemaking until morning let s delight ourselves with love s pleasures
text:
Come, let’s drink deeply of lovemaking until morning, let’s delight ourselves with love’s pleasures.


text:
Suddenly he was going after her like an ox that goes to the slaughter, like a stag prancing into a trapper’s snare

normalized_text:
suddenly he was going after her like an ox that goes to the slaughter like a stag prancing into a trapper s snare


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till an arrow pierces his liver– like a bird hurrying into a trap, and he does not know that it will cost him his life.

normalized_text:
till an arrow pierces his liver like a bird hurrying into a trap and he does not know that it will cost him his life


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At the top of the prominent places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand;

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at the top of the prominent places along the way at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand


normalized_text: the fear of the lord is to hate evil i hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances
text:
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.


text:
When he established the heavens, I was there; when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep,

normalized_text:
when he established the heavens i was there when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep


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when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,

normalized_text:
when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command when he marked out the foundations of the earth


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then I was beside him as a master craftsman, and I was his delight day by day, rejoicing before him at all times,

normalized_text:
then i was beside him as a master craftsman and i was his delight day by day rejoicing before him at all times


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The Consequences of Accepting Wisdom or Folly Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.

normalized_text:
the consequences of accepting wisdom or folly wisdom has built her house she has carved out its seven pillars


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Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

normalized_text:
give instruction to a wise person and he will become wiser still teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning


normalized_text: if you are wise you are wise to your own advantage but if you have mocked you alone must bear it
text:
If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you have mocked, you alone must bear it.


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The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

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the first collection of solomonic proverbs the proverbs of solomon a wise child makes a father rejoice but a foolish child is a grief to his mother


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The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during harvest is a shameful son.

normalized_text:
the one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son but the one who sleeps during harvest is a shameful son


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The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.

normalized_text:
the one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely but the one who behaves perversely will be found out


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Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.

normalized_text:
wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined


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The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

normalized_text:
the wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty


normalized_text: the reward which the righteous receive is life the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment
text:
The reward which the righteous receive is life; the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment.


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Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

normalized_text:
carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment


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When the storm passes through, the wicked are swept away, but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.

normalized_text:
when the storm passes through the wicked are swept away but the righteous are an everlasting foundation


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The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

normalized_text:
the speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed


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The righteousness of the blameless will make their way smooth, but the wicked will fall through their own wickedness.

normalized_text:
the righteousness of the blameless will make their way smooth but the wicked will fall through their own wickedness


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The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the treacherous will be ensnared by their own desires.

normalized_text:
the righteousness of the upright will deliver them but the treacherous will be ensnared by their own desires


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With his speech the godless person destroys his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous will be delivered.

normalized_text:
with his speech the godless person destroys his neighbor but by knowledge the righteous will be delivered


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A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright, but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked.

normalized_text:
a city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked


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The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

normalized_text:
the one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter


text:
The one who has put up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands is secure.

normalized_text:
the one who has put up security for a stranger will surely have trouble but whoever avoids shaking hands is secure


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The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

normalized_text:
the lord abhors those who are perverse in heart but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight


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Be assured that the evil person will not be unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous have escaped harm.

normalized_text:
be assured that the evil person will not be unpunished but the descendants of the righteous have escaped harm


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One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.

normalized_text:
one person is generous and yet grows more wealthy but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty


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A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.

normalized_text:
a generous person will be enriched and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied


normalized_text: the one who diligently seeks good seeks favor but the one who searches for evil it will come to him
text:
The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil– it will come to him.


text:
The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

normalized_text:
the one who troubles his family will inherit nothing and the fool will be a servant to the wise person


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A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.

normalized_text:
a noble wife is the crown of her husband but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones


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The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.

normalized_text:
the words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood but the words of the upright will deliver them


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A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.

normalized_text:
a person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised


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Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

normalized_text:
better is a person of humble standing who works for himself than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food


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A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.

normalized_text:
a righteous person cares for the life of his animal but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel


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The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit.

normalized_text:
the wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked but the root of the righteous will yield fruit


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The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.

normalized_text:
the evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech but the righteous person escapes out of trouble


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A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.

normalized_text:
a person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words and the work of his hands will be rendered to him


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From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the treacherous desire the fruit of violence.

normalized_text:
from the fruit of his speech a person eats good things but the treacherous desire the fruit of violence


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The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.

normalized_text:
the appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied


normalized_text: the righteous person will reject anything false but the wicked person will act in shameful disgrace
text:
The righteous person will reject anything false, but the wicked person will act in shameful disgrace.


text:
There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

normalized_text:
there is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth


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Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.

normalized_text:
wealth gained quickly will dwindle away but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich


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The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems direction will be rewarded.

normalized_text:
the one who despises instruction will pay the penalty but whoever esteems direction will be rewarded


text:
The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

normalized_text:
the one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame but the one who accepts reproof is honored


text:
A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

normalized_text:
a good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous


text:
The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

normalized_text:
the one who spares his rod hates his child but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him


text:
The one who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

normalized_text:
the one who walks in his uprightness fears the lord but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him


text:
Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen.

normalized_text:
where there are no oxen the feeding trough is clean but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen


normalized_text: a wise person is cautious and turns from evil but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident
text:
A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.


text:
A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

normalized_text:
a person who has a quick temper will do foolish things and a person with crafty schemes will be hated


text:
Bad people have bowed before good people, and wicked people have bowed at the gates of someone righteous.

normalized_text:
bad people have bowed before good people and wicked people have bowed at the gates of someone righteous


text:
The one who oppresses the poor has insulted his Creator, but whoever honors him shows favor to the needy.

normalized_text:
the one who oppresses the poor has insulted his creator but whoever honors him shows favor to the needy


text:
An evil person will be thrown down through his wickedness, but a righteous person takes refuge in his integrity.

normalized_text:
an evil person will be thrown down through his wickedness but a righteous person takes refuge in his integrity


normalized_text: the eyes of the lord are in every place keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good
text:
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.


text:
The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

normalized_text:
the heart of the righteous considers how to answer but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things


text:
The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding.

normalized_text:
the one who refuses correction despises himself but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding


text:
The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

normalized_text:
the divine verdict is in the words of the king his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice


text:
How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

normalized_text:
how much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver


normalized_text: the highway of the upright is to turn away from evil the one who guards his way safeguards his life
text:
The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.


text:
The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

normalized_text:
the one who deals wisely in a matter will find success and blessed is the one who trusts in the lord


text:
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

normalized_text:
insight is like a life giving fountain to the one who possesses it but folly leads to the discipline of fools


text:
The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips has accomplished evil.

normalized_text:
the one who winks his eyes devises perverse things and one who compresses his lips has accomplished evil


text:
Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

normalized_text:
better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city


text:
A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

normalized_text:
a servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully and will share the inheritance along with the relatives


text:
The one who mocks the poor has insulted his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.

normalized_text:
the one who mocks the poor has insulted his creator whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished


text:
It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly.

normalized_text:
it is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs than to encounter a fool in his folly


text:
The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent– both of them are an abomination to the LORD.

normalized_text:
the one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent both of them are an abomination to the lord


text:
The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

normalized_text:
the one who has a perverse heart does not find good and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble


text:
Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

normalized_text:
wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth


text:
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

normalized_text:
even a fool who remains silent is considered wise and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning


text:
The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

normalized_text:
the words of a person s mouth are like deep waters and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook


text:
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into the person’s innermost being.

normalized_text:
the words of a gossip are like choice morsels and they have gone down into the person s innermost being


text:
The name of the LORD is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

normalized_text:
the name of the lord is like a strong tower the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high


text:
A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.

normalized_text:
a relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel


text:
From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied, with the product of his lips he will be satisfied.

normalized_text:
from the fruit of a person s mouth his stomach will be satisfied with the product of his lips he will be satisfied


text:
The one who has found a good wife has found what goodness is, and obtained a delightful gift from the LORD.

normalized_text:
the one who has found a good wife has found what goodness is and obtained a delightful gift from the lord


text:
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

normalized_text:
better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool


text:
Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.

normalized_text:
many people entreat the favor of a generous person and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts


text:
All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him– one who chases words, which are nothing.

normalized_text:
all the relatives of a poor person hate him how much more do his friends avoid him one who chases words which are nothing


normalized_text: the one who is gracious to the poor lends to the lord and the lord will repay him for his good deed
text:
The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the LORD, and the LORD will repay him for his good deed.


text:
A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.

normalized_text:
a person with great anger bears the penalty but if you deliver him from it once you will have to do it again


text:
Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

normalized_text:
fearing the lord leads to life and one who does so will live satisfied he will not be afflicted by calamity


text:
Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

normalized_text:
flog a scorner and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence correct a discerning person and as a result he will understand knowledge


text:
The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he asks for grain but has nothing.

normalized_text:
the sluggard will not plow during the planting season so at harvest time he asks for grain but has nothing


text:
Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food.

normalized_text:
do not love sleep lest you become impoverished open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food


text:
Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and hold him in pledge on behalf of strangers.

normalized_text:
take a man s garment when he has given security for a stranger and hold him in pledge on behalf of strangers


normalized_text: bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel
text:
Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.


text:
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

normalized_text:
the one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth


normalized_text: the one who curses his father and his mother his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness
text:
The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.


text:
When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

normalized_text:
when a scorner is punished the naive becomes wise when a wise person is instructed he gains knowledge


text:
The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.

normalized_text:
the one who loves pleasure will be a poor person whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich


text:
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous are taken in the place of the upright.

normalized_text:
the wicked become a ransom for the righteous and the treacherous are taken in the place of the upright


text:
There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

normalized_text:
there is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise but a foolish person devours all he has


text:
A wise man went up against the city of the mighty and brought down the stronghold in which they trust.

normalized_text:
a wise man went up against the city of the mighty and brought down the stronghold in which they trust


text:
Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.

normalized_text:
thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse but the one who guards himself keeps far from them


text:
The mouth of an adulteress is like a deep pit; the one against whom the LORD is angry will fall into it.

normalized_text:
the mouth of an adulteress is like a deep pit the one against whom the lord is angry will fall into it


text:
The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich– both end up only in poverty.

normalized_text:
the one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich both end up only in poverty


text:
The Sayings of the Wise Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my instruction.

normalized_text:
the sayings of the wise incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise and apply your mind to my instruction


text:
You have seen a person skilled in his work– he will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

normalized_text:
you have seen a person skilled in his work he will take his position before kings he will not take his position before obscure people


text:
When you gaze upon riches, they are gone, for they surely make wings for themselves, and fly off into the sky like an eagle!

normalized_text:
when you gaze upon riches they are gone for they surely make wings for themselves and fly off into the sky like an eagle


text:
for he is like someone who has calculated the cost in his mind.“Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you;

normalized_text:
for he is like someone who has calculated the cost in his mind eat and drink he says to you but his heart is not with you


text:
The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.

normalized_text:
the father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him


text:
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has dullness of the eyes?

normalized_text:
who has woe who has sorrow who has contentions who has complaints who has wounds without cause who has dullness of the eyes


text:
And you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, and like one who lies down on the top of the rigging.

normalized_text:
and you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea and like one who lies down on the top of the rigging


text:
You will say,“They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink.”

normalized_text:
you will say they have struck me but i am not harmed they beat me but i did not know it when will i awake i will look for another drink


text:
If you say,“But we did not know about this,” won’t the one who evaluates hearts discern it? Won’t the one who guards your life realize and repay each person according to his deeds?

normalized_text:
if you say but we did not know about this won t the one who evaluates hearts discern it won t the one who guards your life realize and repay each person according to his deeds


text:
Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you have found it, you have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

normalized_text:
likewise know that wisdom is sweet to your soul if you have found it you have a future and your hope will not be cut off


text:
Do not lie in wait like the wicked against the place where the righteous live; do not assault his home.

normalized_text:
do not lie in wait like the wicked against the place where the righteous live do not assault his home


text:
Indeed a righteous person will fall seven times, and then get up again, but the guilty will collapse in calamity.

normalized_text:
indeed a righteous person will fall seven times and then get up again but the guilty will collapse in calamity


text:
for suddenly their destruction will overtake them, and who knows the ruinous judgment both the LORD and the king can bring?

normalized_text:
for suddenly their destruction will overtake them and who knows the ruinous judgment both the lord and the king can bring


text:
Further Sayings of the Wise These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:

normalized_text:
further sayings of the wise these sayings also are from the wise to show partiality in judgment is terrible


text:
The one who says to the guilty,“You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.

normalized_text:
the one who says to the guilty you are innocent peoples will curse him and nations will denounce him


text:
But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.

normalized_text:
but there will be delight for those who convict the guilty and a pleasing blessing will come on them


text:
Do not say,“I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done.”

normalized_text:
do not say i will do to him just as he has done to me i will pay him back according to what he has done


text:
I saw that thorns had grown up all over it, the ground was covered with weeds, and its stone wall was broken down.

normalized_text:
i saw that thorns had grown up all over it the ground was covered with weeds and its stone wall was broken down


text:
Proverbs of Solomon Collected by Hezekiah These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied:

normalized_text:
proverbs of solomon collected by hezekiah these also are proverbs of solomon which the men of king hezekiah of judah copied


text:
for it is better for him to say to you,“Come up here,” than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.

normalized_text:
for it is better for him to say to you come up here than to put you lower before a prince whom your eyes have seen


text:
Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?

normalized_text:
do not go out hastily to litigation or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame


text:
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

normalized_text:
like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens


text:
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

normalized_text:
like the cold of snow in the time of harvest so is a faithful messenger to those who send him for he refreshes the heart of his masters


text:
You have found honey–eat only what is sufficient for you, lest you become stuffed with it and vomit it up.

normalized_text:
you have found honey eat only what is sufficient for you lest you become stuffed with it and vomit it up


text:
Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

normalized_text:
like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness


text:
Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.

normalized_text:
like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble


text:
Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

normalized_text:
like one who takes off a garment on a cold day or like vinegar poured on soda so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart


normalized_text: it is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife
text:
It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.


normalized_text: like a muddied spring and a polluted well so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked
text:
Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.


text:
Like a thorn has gone up into the hand of a drunkard, so a proverb has gone up into the mouth of a fool.

normalized_text:
like a thorn has gone up into the hand of a drunkard so a proverb has gone up into the mouth of a fool


text:
Like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears, so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own.

normalized_text:
like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own


text:
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into a person’s innermost being.

normalized_text:
the words of a gossip are like choice morsels and they have gone down into a person s innermost being


normalized_text: a stone is heavy and sand is weighty but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them
text:
A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them.


text:
The one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey, but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet.

normalized_text:
the one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet


text:
Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.

normalized_text:
ointment and incense make the heart rejoice likewise the sweetness of one s friend from sincere counsel


text:
Do not forsake your friend and your father’s friend, and do not enter your brother’s house in the day of your disaster; a neighbor nearby is better than a brother far away.

normalized_text:
do not forsake your friend and your father s friend and do not enter your brother s house in the day of your disaster a neighbor nearby is better than a brother far away


text:
Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and hold him in pledge on behalf of a stranger.

normalized_text:
take a man s garment when he has given security for a stranger and hold him in pledge on behalf of a stranger


text:
If someone blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted as a curse to him.

normalized_text:
if someone blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning it will be counted as a curse to him


text:
The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

normalized_text:
the one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit and whoever takes care of his master will be honored


text:
As the crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold, so a person must put his praise to the test.

normalized_text:
as the crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold so a person must put his praise to the test


text:
If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.

normalized_text:
if you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle his foolishness would not depart from him


text:
And there will be enough goat’s milk for your food, for the food of your household, and for the sustenance of your servant girls.

normalized_text:
and there will be enough goat s milk for your food for the food of your household and for the sustenance of your servant girls


text:
Α wicked person fled, though no one was pursuing, but the righteous person can be as confident as a lion.

normalized_text:
wicked person fled though no one was pursuing but the righteous person can be as confident as a lion


text:
When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

normalized_text:
when a country is rebellious it has many princes but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained


text:
A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.

normalized_text:
a poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich


text:
The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

normalized_text:
the one who keeps the law is a discerning child but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents


text:
The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.

normalized_text:
the one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy


text:
The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

normalized_text:
the one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit but the blameless will inherit what is good


text:
When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

normalized_text:
when the righteous rejoice great is the glory but when the wicked rise to power people are sought out


text:
The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

normalized_text:
the one who covers his transgressions will not prosper but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy


text:
The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

normalized_text:
the prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days


text:
The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

normalized_text:
the one who walks blamelessly will be delivered but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once


text:
The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

normalized_text:
the one who works his land will be satisfied with food but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty


text:
A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

normalized_text:
a faithful person will have an abundance of blessings but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished


text:
The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

normalized_text:
the one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue


text:
The one who robs his father and mother and says,“There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.

normalized_text:
the one who robs his father and mother and says there is no transgression is a companion to the one who destroys


text:
The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

normalized_text:
the one who gives to the poor will not lack but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses


text:
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

normalized_text:
the man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth


normalized_text: in the transgression of an evil person there is a snare but a righteous person can sing and rejoice
text:
In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.


text:
The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

normalized_text:
the righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor the wicked does not understand such knowledge


text:
When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

normalized_text:
when a wise person goes to court with a foolish person there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs


normalized_text: the poor person and the oppressor have this in common the lord gives light to the eyes of them both
text:
The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both.


text:
When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

normalized_text:
when there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint but the one who keeps the law blessed is he


text:
An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.

normalized_text:
an unjust person is an abomination to the righteous and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked


text:
The Words of Agur The words of Agur, the son of Jakeh; an oracle: This man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ukal:

normalized_text:
the words of agur the words of agur the son of jakeh an oracle this man says to ithiel to ithiel and to ukal


text:
Who has ascended into heaven, and then descended? Who has gathered up the winds in his fists? Who has bound up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? Surely you can know!

normalized_text:
who has ascended into heaven and then descended who has gathered up the winds in his fists who has bound up the waters in his cloak who has established all the ends of the earth what is his name and what is his son s name surely you can know


text:
Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,

normalized_text:
remove falsehood and lies far from me do not give me poverty or riches feed me with my allotted portion of bread


text:
lest I become satisfied and act deceptively and say,“Who is the LORD?” Or lest I become poor and steal and demean the name of my God.

normalized_text:
lest i become satisfied and act deceptively and say who is the lord or lest i become poor and steal and demean the name of my god


text:
There is a generation who are pure in their own opinion and yet are not washed from their filthiness.

normalized_text:
there is a generation who are pure in their own opinion and yet are not washed from their filthiness


text:
There is a generation whose teeth are like swords and whose molars are like knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among the human race.

normalized_text:
there is a generation whose teeth are like swords and whose molars are like knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among the human race


text:
The leech has two daughters:“Give! Give!” There are three things that will never be satisfied, four that have never said,“Enough”–

normalized_text:
the leech has two daughters give give there are three things that will never be satisfied four that have never said enough


normalized_text: the grave the barren womb earth has not been satisfied with water and fire has never said enough
text:
the grave, the barren womb; earth has not been satisfied with water; and fire has never said,“Enough!”


text:
The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother– the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it.

normalized_text:
the eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it


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the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship in the sea, and the way of a man with a woman.

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the way of an eagle in the sky the way of a snake on a rock the way of a ship in the sea and the way of a man with a woman


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This is the way of an adulterous woman: she has eaten and wiped her mouth and has said,“I have not done wrong.”

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this is the way of an adulterous woman she has eaten and wiped her mouth and has said i have not done wrong


normalized_text: under an unloved woman who becomes married and under a female servant who dispossesses her mistress
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under an unloved woman who becomes married, and under a female servant who dispossesses her mistress.


normalized_text: there are three things that are magnificent in their step four things that move about magnificently
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There are three things that are magnificent in their step, four things that move about magnificently:


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If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth!

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if you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil put your hand over your mouth


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For as the churning of milk produces butter and as punching the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.

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for as the churning of milk produces butter and as punching the nose produces blood so stirring up anger produces strife


normalized_text: it is not for kings o lemuel it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to crave strong drink
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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,


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The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

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the wife of noble character who can find a wife of noble character for her value is far more than rubies


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Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants.

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then she rose while it was still night and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants


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She would not fear for her household in winter, because all of her household were clothed with scarlet,

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she would not fear for her household in winter because all of her household were clothed with scarlet


normalized_text: charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting a woman who fears the lord she makes herself praiseworthy
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Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. A woman who fears the LORD– she makes herself praiseworthy.


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Introduction: Utter Futility“Futile! Futile!” laments the Teacher,“Absolutely futile! Everything is futile!”

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introduction utter futility futile futile laments the teacher absolutely futile everything is futile


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Futility Illustrated from Nature What benefit do people get from all the effort which they expend on earth?

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futility illustrated from nature what benefit do people get from all the effort which they expend on earth


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The wind goes to the south and circles around to the north; round and round the wind goes and on its rounds it returns.

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the wind goes to the south and circles around to the north round and round the wind goes and on its rounds it returns


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All the streams flow into the sea, but the sea is not full, and to the place where the streams flow, there they will flow again.

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all the streams flow into the sea but the sea is not full and to the place where the streams flow there they will flow again


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All this monotony is tiresome; no one can bear to describe it: The eye is never satisfied with seeing, nor is the ear ever content with hearing.

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all this monotony is tiresome no one can bear to describe it the eye is never satisfied with seeing nor is the ear ever content with hearing


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What exists now is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing truly new on earth.

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what exists now is what will be and what has been done is what will be done there is nothing truly new on earth


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Is there anything about which someone can say,“Look at this! It is new!”? It was already done long ago, before our time.

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is there anything about which someone can say look at this it is new it was already done long ago before our time


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No one remembers the former events, nor will anyone remember the events that are yet to happen; they will not be remembered by the future generations.

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no one remembers the former events nor will anyone remember the events that are yet to happen they will not be remembered by the future generations


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I decided to carefully and thoroughly examine all that has been accomplished on earth. I concluded: God has given people a burdensome task that keeps them occupied.

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i decided to carefully and thoroughly examine all that has been accomplished on earth i concluded god has given people a burdensome task that keeps them occupied


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I reflected on everything that is accomplished by man on earth, and I concluded: Everything he has accomplished is futile– like chasing the wind!

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i reflected on everything that is accomplished by man on earth and i concluded everything he has accomplished is futile like chasing the wind


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Futility of Secular Wisdom I thought to myself,“I have become much wiser than any of my predecessors who ruled over Jerusalem; I have acquired much wisdom and knowledge.”

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futility of secular wisdom i thought to myself i have become much wiser than any of my predecessors who ruled over jerusalem i have acquired much wisdom and knowledge


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So I decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas; however, I concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind!

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so i decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas however i concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind


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For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.

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for with great wisdom comes great frustration whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache


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Futility of Self-Indulgent Pleasure I thought to myself,“Come now, I will try self-indulgent pleasure to see if it is worthwhile.” But I found that it also is futile.

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futility of self indulgent pleasure i thought to myself come now i will try self indulgent pleasure to see if it is worthwhile but i found that it also is futile


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I thought deeply about the effects of indulging myself with wine(all the while my mind was guiding me with wisdom) and the effects of behaving foolishly, so that I might discover what is profitable for people to do on earth during the few days of their lives.

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i thought deeply about the effects of indulging myself with wine all the while my mind was guiding me with wisdom and the effects of behaving foolishly so that i might discover what is profitable for people to do on earth during the few days of their lives


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Futility of Materialism I increased my possessions: I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.

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futility of materialism i increased my possessions i built houses for myself i planted vineyards for myself


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I purchased male and female slaves, and I owned slaves who were born in my house; I also possessed more livestock– both herds and flocks– than any of my predecessors in Jerusalem.

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i purchased male and female slaves and i owned slaves who were born in my house i also possessed more livestock both herds and flocks than any of my predecessors in jerusalem


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I also amassed silver and gold for myself, as well as valuable treasures taken from kingdoms and provinces. I acquired male singers and female singers for myself, and what gives a man sensual delight– a harem of beautiful concubines!

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i also amassed silver and gold for myself as well as valuable treasures taken from kingdoms and provinces i acquired male singers and female singers for myself and what gives a man sensual delight a harem of beautiful concubines


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I did not restrain myself from getting whatever I wanted; I did not deny myself anything that would bring me pleasure. So all my accomplishments gave me joy; this was my reward for all my effort.

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i did not restrain myself from getting whatever i wanted i did not deny myself anything that would bring me pleasure so all my accomplishments gave me joy this was my reward for all my effort


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Yet when I reflected on everything I had accomplished and on all the effort that I had expended to accomplish it, I concluded:“All these achievements and possessions are ultimately profitless– like chasing the wind! There is nothing gained from them on earth.”

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yet when i reflected on everything i had accomplished and on all the effort that i had expended to accomplish it i concluded all these achievements and possessions are ultimately profitless like chasing the wind there is nothing gained from them on earth


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Wisdom is Better than Folly Next, I decided to consider wisdom, as well as foolish behavior and ideas. For what more can the king’s successor do than what the king has already done?

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wisdom is better than folly next i decided to consider wisdom as well as foolish behavior and ideas for what more can the king s successor do than what the king has already done


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The wise man can see where he is going, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also realized that the same fate happens to them both.

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the wise man can see where he is going but the fool walks in darkness yet i also realized that the same fate happens to them both


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So I thought to myself,“The fate of the fool will happen even to me! Then what did I gain by becoming so excessively wise?” So I lamented to myself,“The benefits of wisdom are ultimately meaningless!”

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so i thought to myself the fate of the fool will happen even to me then what did i gain by becoming so excessively wise so i lamented to myself the benefits of wisdom are ultimately meaningless


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For the wise man, like the fool, will not be remembered for very long, because in the days to come, both will already have been forgotten. Alas, the wise man dies– just like the fool!

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for the wise man like the fool will not be remembered for very long because in the days to come both will already have been forgotten alas the wise man dies just like the fool


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So I loathed life because what happens on earth seems awful to me; for all the benefits of wisdom are futile– like chasing the wind.

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so i loathed life because what happens on earth seems awful to me for all the benefits of wisdom are futile like chasing the wind


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Futility of Being a Workaholic So I loathed all the fruit of my effort, for which I worked so hard on earth, because I must leave it behind in the hands of my successor.

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futility of being a workaholic so i loathed all the fruit of my effort for which i worked so hard on earth because i must leave it behind in the hands of my successor


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Who knows if he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will be master over all the fruit of my labor for which I worked so wisely on earth! This also is futile!

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who knows if he will be a wise man or a fool yet he will be master over all the fruit of my labor for which i worked so wisely on earth this also is futile


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For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge, and skill; however, he must hand over the fruit of his labor as an inheritance to someone else who did not work for it. This also is futile, and an awful injustice!

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for a man may do his work with wisdom knowledge and skill however he must hand over the fruit of his labor as an inheritance to someone else who did not work for it this also is futile and an awful injustice


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Painful Days and Restless Nights What does a man acquire from all his labor and from the anxiety that accompanies his toil on earth?

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painful days and restless nights what does a man acquire from all his labor and from the anxiety that accompanies his toil on earth


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For all day long his work produces pain and frustration, and even at night his mind cannot relax! This also is futile!

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for all day long his work produces pain and frustration and even at night his mind cannot relax this also is futile


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Enjoy Work and its Benefits There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in their work. I also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from God.

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enjoy work and its benefits there is nothing better for people than to eat and drink and to find enjoyment in their work i also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from god


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For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth– only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile– like chasing the wind!

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for to the one who pleases him god gives wisdom knowledge and joy but to the sinner he gives the task of amassing wealth only to give it to the one who pleases god this task of the wicked is futile like chasing the wind


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A Time for All Events in Life For everything there is an appointed time, and an appropriate time for every activity on earth:

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a time for all events in life for everything there is an appointed time and an appropriate time for every activity on earth


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A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

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a time to throw away stones and a time to gather stones a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing


normalized_text: a time to search and a time to give something up as lost a time to keep and a time to throw away
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A time to search, and a time to give something up as lost; a time to keep, and a time to throw away;


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God has made everything fit beautifully in its appropriate time, but he has also placed ignorance in the human heart so that people cannot discover what God has ordained, from the beginning to the end of their lives.

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god has made everything fit beautifully in its appropriate time but he has also placed ignorance in the human heart so that people cannot discover what god has ordained from the beginning to the end of their lives


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Enjoy Life in the Present I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,

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enjoy life in the present i have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live


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and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil, for these things are a gift from God.

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and also that everyone should eat and drink and find enjoyment in all his toil for these things are a gift from god


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God’s Sovereignty I also know that whatever God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken away from it. God has made it this way, so that men will fear him.

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god s sovereignty i also know that whatever god does will endure forever nothing can be added to it and nothing taken away from it god has made it this way so that men will fear him


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Whatever exists now has already been, and whatever will be has already been; for God will seek to do again what has occurred in the past.

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whatever exists now has already been and whatever will be has already been for god will seek to do again what has occurred in the past


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The Problem of Injustice and Oppression I saw something else on earth: In the place of justice, there was wickedness, and in the place of fairness, there was wickedness.

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the problem of injustice and oppression i saw something else on earth in the place of justice there was wickedness and in the place of fairness there was wickedness


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I thought to myself,“God will judge both the righteous and the wicked; for there is an appropriate time for every activity, and there is a time of judgment for every deed.

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i thought to myself god will judge both the righteous and the wicked for there is an appropriate time for every activity and there is a time of judgment for every deed


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I also thought to myself,“It is for the sake of people, so God can clearly show them that they are like animals.

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i also thought to myself it is for the sake of people so god can clearly show them that they are like animals


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For the fate of humans and the fate of animals are the same: As one dies, so dies the other; both have the same breath. There is no advantage for humans over animals, for both are fleeting.

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for the fate of humans and the fate of animals are the same as one dies so dies the other both have the same breath there is no advantage for humans over animals for both are fleeting


normalized_text: who really knows if the human spirit ascends upward and the animal s spirit descends into the earth
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Who really knows if the human spirit ascends upward, and the animal’s spirit descends into the earth?


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So I perceived there is nothing better than for people to enjoy their work, because that is their reward; for who can show them what the future holds?

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so i perceived there is nothing better than for people to enjoy their work because that is their reward for who can show them what the future holds


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Evil Oppression on Earth So I again considered all the oppression that continually occurs on earth. This is what I saw: The oppressed were in tears, but no one was comforting them; no one delivers them from the power of their oppressors.

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evil oppression on earth so i again considered all the oppression that continually occurs on earth this is what i saw the oppressed were in tears but no one was comforting them no one delivers them from the power of their oppressors


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But better than both is the one who has not been born and has not seen the evil things that are done on earth.

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but better than both is the one who has not been born and has not seen the evil things that are done on earth


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Labor Motivated by Envy Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless– like chasing the wind.

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labor motivated by envy then i considered all the skillful work that is done surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another this also is profitless like chasing the wind


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A man who is all alone with no companion, he has no children nor siblings; yet there is no end to all his toil, and he is never satisfied with riches. He laments,“For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?” This also is futile and a burdensome task!

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a man who is all alone with no companion he has no children nor siblings yet there is no end to all his toil and he is never satisfied with riches he laments for whom am i toiling and depriving myself of pleasure this also is futile and a burdensome task


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Labor is Beneficial When Its Rewards Are Shared Two people are better than one, because they can reap more benefit from their labor.

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labor is beneficial when its rewards are shared two people are better than one because they can reap more benefit from their labor


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For if they fall, one will help his companion up, but pity the person who falls down and has no one to help him up.

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for if they fall one will help his companion up but pity the person who falls down and has no one to help him up


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Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm, but how can one person keep warm by himself?

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furthermore if two lie down together they can keep each other warm but how can one person keep warm by himself


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Although an assailant may overpower one person, two can withstand him. Moreover, a three-stranded cord is not quickly broken.

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although an assailant may overpower one person two can withstand him moreover a three stranded cord is not quickly broken


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Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.

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labor motivated by prestige seeking a poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice


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For he came out of prison to become king, even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom.

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for he came out of prison to become king even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom


normalized_text: i considered all the living who walk on earth as well as the successor who would arise in his place
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I considered all the living who walk on earth, as well as the successor who would arise in his place.


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There is no end to all the people nor to the past generations, yet future generations will not rejoice in him. This also is profitless and like chasing the wind.

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there is no end to all the people nor to the past generations yet future generations will not rejoice in him this also is profitless and like chasing the wind


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Rash Vows(4:17) Be careful what you do when you go to the temple of God; draw near to listen rather than to offer a sacrifice like fools, for they do not realize that they are doing wrong.

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rash vows 4 17 be careful what you do when you go to the temple of god draw near to listen rather than to offer a sacrifice like fools for they do not realize that they are doing wrong


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(5:1) Do not be rash with your mouth or hasty in your heart to bring up a matter before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth! Therefore, let your words be few.

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5 1 do not be rash with your mouth or hasty in your heart to bring up a matter before god for god is in heaven and you are on earth therefore let your words be few


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Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.

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just as dreams come when there are many cares so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words


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When you make a vow to God, do not delay in paying it. For God takes no pleasure in fools: Pay what you vow!

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when you make a vow to god do not delay in paying it for god takes no pleasure in fools pay what you vow


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Do not let your mouth cause you to sin, and do not tell the priest,“It was a mistake!” Why make God angry at you so that he would destroy the work of your hands?”

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do not let your mouth cause you to sin and do not tell the priest it was a mistake why make god angry at you so that he would destroy the work of your hands


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Government Corruption If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!

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government corruption if you see the extortion of the poor or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government do not be astonished by the matter for the high official is watched by a higher official and there are higher ones over them


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Covetousness The one who loves money will never be satisfied with money, he who loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income. This also is futile.

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covetousness the one who loves money will never be satisfied with money he who loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income this also is futile


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When someone’s prosperity increases, those who consume it also increase; so what does its owner gain, except that he gets to see it with his eyes?

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when someone s prosperity increases those who consume it also increase so what does its owner gain except that he gets to see it with his eyes


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The sleep of the laborer is pleasant– whether he eats little or much– but the wealth of the rich will not allow him to sleep.

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the sleep of the laborer is pleasant whether he eats little or much but the wealth of the rich will not allow him to sleep


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Materialism Thwarts Enjoyment of Life Here is a misfortune on earth that I have seen: Wealth hoarded by its owner to his own misery.

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materialism thwarts enjoyment of life here is a misfortune on earth that i have seen wealth hoarded by its owner to his own misery


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Then that wealth was lost through bad luck; although he fathered a son, he has nothing left to give him.

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then that wealth was lost through bad luck although he fathered a son he has nothing left to give him


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Just as he came forth from his mother’s womb, naked will he return as he came, and he will take nothing in his hand that he may carry away from his toil.

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just as he came forth from his mother s womb naked will he return as he came and he will take nothing in his hand that he may carry away from his toil


normalized_text: this is another misfortune just as he came so will he go what did he gain from toiling for the wind
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This is another misfortune: Just as he came, so will he go. What did he gain from toiling for the wind?


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Enjoy the Fruit of Your Labor I have seen personally what is the only beneficial and appropriate course of action for people: to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all their hard work on earth during the few days of their life which God has given them, for this is their reward.

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enjoy the fruit of your labor i have seen personally what is the only beneficial and appropriate course of action for people to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all their hard work on earth during the few days of their life which god has given them for this is their reward


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To every man whom God has given wealth, and possessions, he has also given him the ability to eat from them, to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil; these things are the gift of God.

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to every man whom god has given wealth and possessions he has also given him the ability to eat from them to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil these things are the gift of god


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For he does not think much about the fleeting days of his life because God keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity.

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for he does not think much about the fleeting days of his life because god keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity


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Not Everyone Enjoys Life Here is another misfortune that I have seen on earth, and it weighs heavily on people:

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not everyone enjoys life here is another misfortune that i have seen on earth and it weighs heavily on people


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God gives a man riches, property, and wealth so that he lacks nothing that his heart desires, yet God does not enable him to enjoy the fruit of his labor– instead, someone else enjoys it! This is fruitless and a grave misfortune.

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god gives a man riches property and wealth so that he lacks nothing that his heart desires yet god does not enable him to enjoy the fruit of his labor instead someone else enjoys it this is fruitless and a grave misfortune


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Even if a man fathers a hundred children and lives many years– even if he lives a long, long time, but cannot enjoy his prosperity– even if he were to live forever– I would say,“A stillborn child is better off than he is!”

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even if a man fathers a hundred children and lives many years even if he lives a long long time but cannot enjoy his prosperity even if he were to live forever i would say a stillborn child is better off than he is


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Though the stillborn child came into the world for no reason and departed into darkness, though its name is shrouded in darkness,

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though the stillborn child came into the world for no reason and departed into darkness though its name is shrouded in darkness


normalized_text: all of man s labor is for nothing more than to fill his stomach yet his appetite is never satisfied
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All of man’s labor is for nothing more than to fill his stomach– yet his appetite is never satisfied!


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So what advantage does a wise man have over a fool? And what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive?

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so what advantage does a wise man have over a fool and what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive


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It is better to be content with what the eyes can see than for one’s heart always to crave more. This continual longing is futile– like chasing the wind.

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it is better to be content with what the eyes can see than for one s heart always to crave more this continual longing is futile like chasing the wind


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The Futile Way Life Works Whatever has happened was foreordained, and what happens to a person was also foreknown. It is useless for him to argue with God about his fate because God is more powerful than he is.

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the futile way life works whatever has happened was foreordained and what happens to a person was also foreknown it is useless for him to argue with god about his fate because god is more powerful than he is


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For no one knows what is best for a person during his life– during the few days of his fleeting life– for they pass away like a shadow. Nor can anyone tell him what the future will hold for him on earth.

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for no one knows what is best for a person during his life during the few days of his fleeting life for they pass away like a shadow nor can anyone tell him what the future will hold for him on earth


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Life is Brief and Death is Certain! A good reputation is better than precious perfume; likewise, the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.

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life is brief and death is certain a good reputation is better than precious perfume likewise the day of one s death is better than the day of one s birth


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It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.

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it is better to go to a funeral than a feast for death is the destiny of every person and the living should take this to heart


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The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking.

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the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking


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Frivolous Living Versus Wisdom It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.

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frivolous living versus wisdom it is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools


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For like the crackling of quick-burning thorns under a cooking pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This kind of folly also is useless.

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for like the crackling of quick burning thorns under a cooking pot so is the laughter of the fool this kind of folly also is useless


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Human Wisdom Overturned by Adversity Surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool; likewise, a bribe corrupts the heart.

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human wisdom overturned by adversity surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool likewise a bribe corrupts the heart


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Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

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wisdom can lengthen one s life wisdom like an inheritance is a good thing it benefits those who see the light of day


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For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

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for wisdom provides protection just as money provides protection but the advantage of knowledge is this wisdom preserves the life of its owner


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Wisdom Acknowledges God’s Orchestration of Life Consider the work of God: For who can make straight what he has bent?

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wisdom acknowledges god s orchestration of life consider the work of god for who can make straight what he has bent


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In times of prosperity be joyful, but in times of adversity consider this: God has made one as well as the other, so that no one can discover what the future holds.

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in times of prosperity be joyful but in times of adversity consider this god has made one as well as the other so that no one can discover what the future holds


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Exceptions to the Law of Retribution During the days of my fleeting life I have seen both of these things: Sometimes a righteous person dies prematurely in spite of his righteousness, and sometimes a wicked person lives long in spite of his evil deeds.

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exceptions to the law of retribution during the days of my fleeting life i have seen both of these things sometimes a righteous person dies prematurely in spite of his righteousness and sometimes a wicked person lives long in spite of his evil deeds


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It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

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it is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning for the one who fears god will follow both warnings


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Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

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wisdom needed because no one is truly righteous wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city


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Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.

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also do not pay attention to everything that people say otherwise you might even hear your servant cursing you


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Human Wisdom is Limited I have examined all this by wisdom; I said,“I am determined to comprehend this”– but it was beyond my grasp.

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human wisdom is limited i have examined all this by wisdom i said i am determined to comprehend this but it was beyond my grasp


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True Righteousness and Wisdom Are Virtually Nonexistent I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.

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true righteousness and wisdom are virtually nonexistent i tried to understand examine and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly


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I discovered this: More bitter than death is the kind of woman who is like a hunter’s snare; her heart is like a hunter’s net and her hands are like prison chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is captured by her.

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i discovered this more bitter than death is the kind of woman who is like a hunter s snare her heart is like a hunter s net and her hands are like prison chains the man who pleases god escapes her but the sinner is captured by her


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What I have continually sought, I have not found; I have found only one upright man among a thousand, but I have not found one upright woman among all of them.

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what i have continually sought i have not found i have found only one upright man among a thousand but i have not found one upright woman among all of them


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Human Government Demonstrates Limitations of Wisdom Who is a wise person? Who knows the solution to a problem? A person’s wisdom brightens his appearance, and softens his harsh countenance.

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human government demonstrates limitations of wisdom who is a wise person who knows the solution to a problem a person s wisdom brightens his appearance and softens his harsh countenance


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Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste– do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.

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do not rush out of the king s presence in haste do not delay when the matter is unpleasant for he can do whatever he pleases


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Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.

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whoever obeys his command will not experience harm and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure


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For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.

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for there is a proper time and procedure for every matter for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim


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Just as no one has power over the wind to restrain it, so no one has power over the day of his death. Just as no one can be discharged during the battle, so wickedness cannot rescue the wicked.

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just as no one has power over the wind to restrain it so no one has power over the day of his death just as no one can be discharged during the battle so wickedness cannot rescue the wicked


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While applying my mind to everything that happens in this world, I have seen all this: Sometimes one person dominates other people to their harm.

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while applying my mind to everything that happens in this world i have seen all this sometimes one person dominates other people to their harm


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Contradictions to the Law of Retribution Not only that, but I have seen the wicked approaching and entering the temple, and as they left the holy temple, they boasted in the city that they had done so. This also is an enigma.

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contradictions to the law of retribution not only that but i have seen the wicked approaching and entering the temple and as they left the holy temple they boasted in the city that they had done so this also is an enigma


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Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people– for they stand in fear before him.

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even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time yet i know that it will go well with god fearing people for they stand in fear before him


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But it will not go well with the wicked, nor will they prolong their days like a shadow, because they do not stand in fear before God.

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but it will not go well with the wicked nor will they prolong their days like a shadow because they do not stand in fear before god


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Here is another enigma that occurs on earth: Sometimes there are righteous people who get what the wicked deserve, and sometimes there are wicked people who get what the righteous deserve. I said,“This also is an enigma.”

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here is another enigma that occurs on earth sometimes there are righteous people who get what the wicked deserve and sometimes there are wicked people who get what the righteous deserve i said this also is an enigma


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Enjoy Life In Spite of Its Injustices So I recommend the enjoyment of life, for there is nothing better on earth for a person to do except to eat, drink, and enjoy life. So joy will accompany him in his toil during the days of his life which God gives him on earth.

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enjoy life in spite of its injustices so i recommend the enjoyment of life for there is nothing better on earth for a person to do except to eat drink and enjoy life so joy will accompany him in his toil during the days of his life which god gives him on earth


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Limitations of Human Wisdom When I tried to gain wisdom and to observe the activity on earth– even though it prevents anyone from sleeping day or night–

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limitations of human wisdom when i tried to gain wisdom and to observe the activity on earth even though it prevents anyone from sleeping day or night


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then I discerned all that God has done: No one really comprehends what happens on earth. Despite all human efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp it. Even if a wise person claimed that he understood, he would not really comprehend it.

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then i discerned all that god has done no one really comprehends what happens on earth despite all human efforts to discover it no one can ever grasp it even if a wise person claimed that he understood he would not really comprehend it


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Everyone Will Die So I reflected on all this, attempting to clear it all up. I concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their works, are in the hand of God; whether a person will be loved or hated– no one knows what lies ahead.

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everyone will die so i reflected on all this attempting to clear it all up i concluded that the righteous and the wise as well as their works are in the hand of god whether a person will be loved or hated no one knows what lies ahead


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Everyone shares the same fate– the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad, the ceremonially clean and unclean, those who offer sacrifices and those who do not. What happens to the good person, also happens to the sinner; what happens to those who make vows, also happens to those who are afraid to make vows.

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everyone shares the same fate the righteous and the wicked the good and the bad the ceremonially clean and unclean those who offer sacrifices and those who do not what happens to the good person also happens to the sinner what happens to those who make vows also happens to those who are afraid to make vows


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This is the unfortunate fact about everything that happens on earth: the same fate awaits everyone. In addition to this, the hearts of all people are full of evil, and there is folly in their hearts during their lives– then they die.

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this is the unfortunate fact about everything that happens on earth the same fate awaits everyone in addition to this the hearts of all people are full of evil and there is folly in their hearts during their lives then they die


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Better to Be Poor but Alive than Rich but Dead But whoever is among the living has hope; a live dog is better than a dead lion.

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better to be poor but alive than rich but dead but whoever is among the living has hope a live dog is better than a dead lion


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For the living know that they will die, but the dead do not know anything; they have no further reward– and even the memory of them disappears.

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for the living know that they will die but the dead do not know anything they have no further reward and even the memory of them disappears


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What they loved, as well as what they hated and envied, perished long ago, and they no longer have a part in anything that happens on earth.

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what they loved as well as what they hated and envied perished long ago and they no longer have a part in anything that happens on earth


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Life is Brief, so Cherish its Joys Go, eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, because God has already approved your works.

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life is brief so cherish its joys go eat your food with joy and drink your wine with a happy heart because god has already approved your works


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Enjoy life with your beloved wife during all the days of your fleeting life that God has given you on earth during all your fleeting days; for that is your reward in life and in your burdensome work on earth.

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enjoy life with your beloved wife during all the days of your fleeting life that god has given you on earth during all your fleeting days for that is your reward in life and in your burdensome work on earth


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Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

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whatever you find to do with your hands do it with all your might because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave the place where you will eventually go


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Wisdom Cannot Protect against Seemingly Chance Events Again, I observed this on the earth: the race is not always won by the swiftest, the battle is not always won by the strongest; prosperity does not always belong to those who are the wisest, wealth does not always belong to those who are the most discerning, nor does success always come to those with the most knowledge– for time and chance may overcome them all.

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wisdom cannot protect against seemingly chance events again i observed this on the earth the race is not always won by the swiftest the battle is not always won by the strongest prosperity does not always belong to those who are the wisest wealth does not always belong to those who are the most discerning nor does success always come to those with the most knowledge for time and chance may overcome them all


