Scripture Reading

Jer.46-Jer.47,1Tim.6.3-1Tim.6.21,Ps.119.73-Ps.119.80

Jer.46-Jer.47

Jer.46.1

The word of the LORD which came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Gentiles;

Jer.46.1

GOD's Messages through the prophet Jeremiah regarding the godless nations.

Jer.46.1

This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations:

Jer.46.1

The word of the LORD which came to Jeremiah the prophet against the nations.

Jer.46.1

The following messages were given to Jeremiah the prophet from the LORD concerning foreign nations.

Jer.46.2

Against Egypt, against the army of Pharaohnecho king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates in Carchemish, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon smote in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah.

Jer.46.2

The Message to Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt at the time it was defeated by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon while camped at Carchemish on the Euphrates River in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah:

Jer.46.2

Concerning Egypt: This is the message against the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah:

Jer.46.2

Against Egypt. Concerning the army of Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt, which was by the River Euphrates in Carchemish, and which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah:

Jer.46.2

This message concerning Egypt was given in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, the king of Judah, on the occasion of the battle of Carchemish when Pharaoh Neco, king of Egypt, and his army were defeated beside the Euphrates River by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.

Jer.46.3

Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.

Jer.46.3

Present arms! March to the front!

Jer.46.3

"Prepare your shields, both large and small, and march out for battle!

Jer.46.3

"Order the buckler and shield, And draw near to battle!

Jer.46.3

"Buckle on your armor and advance into battle!

Jer.46.4

Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, and put on the brigandines.

Jer.46.4

Harness the horses! Up in the saddles! Battle formation! Helmets on, spears sharpened, armor in place!'

Jer.46.4

Harness the horses, mount the steeds! Take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears, put on your armor!

Jer.46.4

Harness the horses, And mount up, you horsemen! Stand forth with your helmets, Polish the spears, Put on the armor!

Jer.46.4

Harness the horses, and prepare to mount them. Put on your helmets, sharpen your spears, and prepare your armor.

Jer.46.5

Wherefore have I seen them dismayed and turned away back? and their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and look not back: for fear was round about, saith the LORD.

Jer.46.5

But what's this I see? They're scared out of their wits! They break ranks and run for cover. Their soldiers panic. They run this way and that, stampeding blindly. It's total chaos, total confusion, danger everywhere!" GOD's Decree.

Jer.46.5

What do I see? They are terrified, they are retreating, their warriors are defeated. They flee in haste without looking back, and there is terror on every side," declares the LORD.

Jer.46.5

Why have I seen them dismayed and turned back? Their mighty ones are beaten down; They have speedily fled, And did not look back, For fear was all around," says the LORD.

Jer.46.5

But look! The Egyptian army flees in terror. The bravest of its fighting men run without a backward glance. They are terrorized at every turn, says the LORD.

Jer.46.6

Let not the swift flee away, nor the mighty man escape; they shall stumble, and fall toward the north by the river Euphrates.

Jer.46.6

"The swiftest runners won't get away, the strongest soldiers won't escape. In the north country, along the River Euphrates, they'll stagger, stumble, and fall.

Jer.46.6

"The swift cannot flee nor the strong escape. In the north by the River Euphrates they stumble and fall.

Jer.46.6

"Do not let the swift flee away, Nor the mighty man escape; They will stumble and fall Toward the north, by the River Euphrates.

Jer.46.6

The swiftest cannot flee; the mightiest warriors cannot escape. By the Euphrates River to the north they stumble and fall.

Jer.46.7

Who is this that cometh up as a flood, whose waters are moved as the rivers?

Jer.46.7

"Who is this like the Nile in flood? like its streams torrential?

Jer.46.7

"Who is this that rises like the Nile, like rivers of surging waters?

Jer.46.7

"Who is this coming up like a flood, Whose waters move like the rivers?

Jer.46.7

"Who is this, rising like the Nile River at floodtime, overflowing all the land?

Jer.46.8

Egypt riseth up like a flood, and his waters are moved like the rivers; and he saith, I will go up, and will cover the earth; I will destroy the city and the inhabitants thereof.

Jer.46.8

Why, it's Egypt like the Nile in flood, like its streams torrential, Saying, "I'll take over the world. I'll wipe out cities and peoples.'

Jer.46.8

Egypt rises like the Nile, like rivers of surging waters. She says, 'I will rise and cover the earth; I will destroy cities and their people.'

Jer.46.8

Egypt rises up like a flood, And its waters move like the rivers; And he says, "I will go up and cover the earth, I will destroy the city and its inhabitants.'

Jer.46.8

It is the Egyptian army, boasting that it will cover the earth like a flood, destroying every foe.

Jer.46.9

Come up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty men come forth; the Ethiopians and the Libyans, that handle the shield; and the Lydians, that handle and bend the bow.

Jer.46.9

Run, horses! Roll, chariots! Advance, soldiers from Cush and Put with your shields, Soldiers from Lud, experts with bow and arrow.

Jer.46.9

Charge, O horses! Drive furiously, O charioteers! March on, O warriors- men of Cush and Put who carry shields, men of Lydia who draw the bow.

Jer.46.9

Come up, O horses, and rage, O chariots! And let the mighty men come forth: The Ethiopians and the Libyans who handle the shield, And the Lydians who handle and bend the bow.

Jer.46.9

Then come, you horses and chariots and mighty warriors of Egypt! Come, all you allies from Ethiopia, Libya, and Lydia who are skilled with the shield and bow!

Jer.46.10

For this is the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour, and it shall be satiate and made drunk with their blood: for the Lord GOD of hosts hath a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.

Jer.46.10

"But it's not your day. It's the Master's, me, GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies--the day when I have it out with my enemies, The day when Sword puts an end to my enemies, when Sword exacts vengeance. I, the Master, GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies, will pile them on an altar--a huge sacrifice!- In the great north country, along the mighty Euphrates.

Jer.46.10

But that day belongs to the LORD, the Lord Almighty- a day of vengeance, for vengeance on his foes. The sword will devour till it is satisfied, till it has quenched its thirst with blood. For the Lord, the LORD Almighty, will offer sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates.

Jer.46.10

For this is the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, A day of vengeance, That He may avenge Himself on His adversaries. The sword shall devour; It shall be satiated and made drunk with their blood; For the Lord GOD of hosts has a sacrifice In the north country by the River Euphrates.

Jer.46.10

For this is the day of the Lord, the LORD Almighty, a day of vengeance on his enemies. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, yes, drunk with your blood! The Lord, the LORD Almighty, will receive a sacrifice today in the north country beside the Euphrates River.

Jer.46.11

Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.

Jer.46.11

"Oh, virgin Daughter Egypt, climb into the mountains of Gilead, get healing balm. You will vainly collect medicines, for nothing will be able to cure what ails you.

Jer.46.11

"Go up to Gilead and get balm, O Virgin Daughter of Egypt. But you multiply remedies in vain; there is no healing for you.

Jer.46.11

"Go up to Gilead and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt; In vain you will use many medicines; You shall not be cured.

Jer.46.11

Go up to Gilead to get ointment, O virgin daughter of Egypt! But your many medicines will bring you no healing.

Jer.46.12

The nations have heard of thy shame, and thy cry hath filled the land: for the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty, and they are fallen both together.

Jer.46.12

The whole world will hear your anguished cries. Your wails fill the earth, As soldier falls against soldier and they all go down in a heap."

Jer.46.12

The nations will hear of your shame; your cries will fill the earth. One warrior will stumble over another; both will fall down together."

Jer.46.12

The nations have heard of your shame, And your cry has filled the land; For the mighty man has stumbled against the mighty; They both have fallen together."

Jer.46.12

The nations have heard of your shame. The earth is filled with your cries of despair. Your mightiest warriors will stumble across each other and fall together."

Jer.46.13

The word that the LORD spake to Jeremiah the prophet, how Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon should come and smite the land of Egypt.

Jer.46.13

The Message that GOD gave to the prophet Jeremiah when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon was on his way to attack Egypt:

Jer.46.13

This is the message the LORD spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to attack Egypt:

Jer.46.13

The word that the LORD spoke to Jeremiah the prophet, how Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon would come and strike the land of Egypt.

Jer.46.13

Then the LORD gave the prophet Jeremiah this message about King Nebuchadnezzar's plans to attack Egypt.

Jer.46.14

Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; for the sword shall devour round about thee.

Jer.46.14

"Tell Egypt, alert Migdol, post warnings in Noph and Tahpanhes: "Wake up! Be prepared! War's coming!'

Jer.46.14

"Announce this in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it also in Memphis and Tahpanhes: 'Take your positions and get ready, for the sword devours those around you.'

Jer.46.14

"Declare in Egypt, and proclaim in Migdol; Proclaim in Noph and in Tahpanhes; Say, "Stand fast and prepare yourselves, For the sword devours all around you.'

Jer.46.14

"Shout it out in Egypt! Publish it in the cities of Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes! Mobilize for battle, for the sword of destruction will devour everyone around you.

Jer.46.15

Why are thy valiant men swept away? they stood not, because the LORD did drive them.

Jer.46.15

"Why will your bull-god Apis run off? Because GOD will drive him off.

Jer.46.15

Why will your warriors be laid low? They cannot stand, for the LORD will push them down.

Jer.46.15

Why are your valiant men swept away? They did not stand Because the LORD drove them away.

Jer.46.15

Why have your warriors fled in terror? They cannot stand because the LORD has driven them away.

Jer.46.16

He made many to fall, yea, one fell upon another: and they said, Arise, and let us go again to our own people, and to the land of our nativity, from the oppressing sword.

Jer.46.16

Your ragtag army will fall to pieces. The word is passing through the ranks, "Let's get out of here while we still can. Let's head for home and save our skins.'

Jer.46.16

They will stumble repeatedly; they will fall over each other. They will say, 'Get up, let us go back to our own people and our native lands, away from the sword of the oppressor.'

Jer.46.16

He made many fall; Yes, one fell upon another. And they said, "Arise! Let us go back to our own people And to the land of our nativity From the oppressing sword.'

Jer.46.16

They stumble and fall over each other and say among themselves, `Come, let's go back to our homeland where we were born. Let's get away from the sword of the enemy!'

Jer.46.17

They did cry there, Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a noise; he hath passed the time appointed.

Jer.46.17

When they get home they'll nickname Pharaoh "Big-Talk-Bad-Luck.'

Jer.46.17

There they will exclaim, 'Pharaoh king of Egypt is only a loud noise; he has missed his opportunity.'

Jer.46.17

They cried there, "Pharaoh, king of Egypt, is but a noise. He has passed by the appointed time!'

Jer.46.17

There they will say, `Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, is a loudmouth who missed his opportunity!'

Jer.46.18

As I live, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.

Jer.46.18

As sure as I am the living God" -the King's Decree, GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies is his name--"A conqueror is coming: like Tabor, singular among mountains; like Carmel, jutting up from the sea!

Jer.46.18

"As surely as I live," declares the King, whose name is the LORD Almighty, "one will come who is like Tabor among the mountains, like Carmel by the sea.

Jer.46.18

"As I live," says the King, Whose name is the LORD of hosts, "Surely as Tabor is among the mountains And as Carmel by the sea, so he shall come.

Jer.46.18

"As surely as I live," says the King, whose name is the LORD Almighty, "one is coming against Egypt who is as tall as Mount Tabor or Mount Carmel by the sea!

Jer.46.19

O thou daughter dwelling in Egypt, furnish thyself to go into captivity: for Noph shall be waste and desolate without an inhabitant.

Jer.46.19

So pack your bags for exile, you coddled daughters of Egypt, For Memphis will soon be nothing, a vacant lot grown over with weeds.

Jer.46.19

Pack your belongings for exile, you who live in Egypt, for Memphis will be laid waste and lie in ruins without inhabitant.

Jer.46.19

O you daughter dwelling in Egypt, Prepare yourself to go into captivity! For Noph shall be waste and desolate, without inhabitant.

Jer.46.19

Pack up! Get ready to leave for exile, you citizens of Egypt! The city of Memphis will be destroyed, without a single person living there.

Jer.46.20

Egypt is like a very fair heifer, but destruction cometh; it cometh out of the north.

Jer.46.20

"Too bad, Egypt, a beautiful sleek heifer attacked by a horsefly from the north!

Jer.46.20

"Egypt is a beautiful heifer, but a gadfly is coming against her from the north.

Jer.46.20

"Egypt is a very pretty heifer, But destruction comes, it comes from the north.

Jer.46.20

Egypt is as sleek as a young cow, but a gadfly from the north is on its way!

Jer.46.21

Also her hired men are in the midst of her like fatted bullocks; for they also are turned back, and are fled away together: they did not stand, because the day of their calamity was come upon them, and the time of their visitation.

Jer.46.21

All her hired soldiers are stationed to defend her--like well-fed calves they are. But when their lives are on the line, they'll run off, cowards every one. When the going gets tough, they'll take the easy way out.

Jer.46.21

The mercenaries in her ranks are like fattened calves. They too will turn and flee together, they will not stand their ground, for the day of disaster is coming upon them, the time for them to be punished.

Jer.46.21

Also her mercenaries are in her midst like fat bulls, For they also are turned back, They have fled away together. They did not stand, For the day of their calamity had come upon them, The time of their punishment.

Jer.46.21

Egypt's famed mercenaries have become like fattened calves. They turn and run, for it is a day of great disaster for Egypt, a time of great punishment.

Jer.46.22

The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.

Jer.46.22

"Egypt will slither and hiss like a snake as the enemy army comes in force. They will rush in, swinging axes like lumberjacks cutting down trees.

Jer.46.22

Egypt will hiss like a fleeing serpent as the enemy advances in force; they will come against her with axes, like men who cut down trees.

Jer.46.22

Her noise shall go like a serpent, For they shall march with an army And come against her with axes, Like those who chop wood.

Jer.46.22

Silent as a serpent gliding away, Egypt flees. The invading army marches in; they come against her with axes like woodsmen.

Jer.46.23

They shall cut down her forest, saith the LORD, though it cannot be searched; because they are more than the grasshoppers, and are innumerable.

Jer.46.23

They'll level the country"--GOD's Decree--"nothing and no one standing for as far as you can see. The invaders will be a swarm of locusts, innumerable, past counting.

Jer.46.23

They will chop down her forest," declares the LORD, "dense though it be. They are more numerous than locusts, they cannot be counted.

Jer.46.23

"They shall cut down her forest," says the LORD, "Though it cannot be searched, Because they are innumerable, And more numerous than grasshoppers.

Jer.46.23

They will cut down her people like trees," says the LORD, "for they are more numerous than grasshoppers.

Jer.46.24

The daughter of Egypt shall be confounded; she shall be delivered into the hand of the people of the north.

Jer.46.24

Daughter Egypt will be ravished, raped by vandals from the north."

Jer.46.24

The Daughter of Egypt will be put to shame, handed over to the people of the north."

Jer.46.24

The daughter of Egypt shall be ashamed; She shall be delivered into the hand Of the people of the north."

Jer.46.24

Egypt will be humiliated; she will be handed over to men from the north."

Jer.46.25

The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saith; Behold, I will punish the multitude of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with their gods, and their kings; even Pharaoh, and all them that trust in him:

Jer.46.25

GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies, the God of Israel, says, "Watch out when I visit doom on the god Amon of Thebes, Egypt and its gods and kings, Pharaoh and those who trust in him.

Jer.46.25

The LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: "I am about to bring punishment on Amon god of Thebes, on Pharaoh, on Egypt and her gods and her kings, and on those who rely on Pharaoh.

Jer.46.25

The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, says: "Behold, I will bring punishment on Amon of No, and Pharaoh and Egypt, with their gods and their kings--Pharaoh and those who trust in him.

Jer.46.25

The LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: "I will punish Amon, the god of Thebes, and all the other gods of Egypt. I will punish its rulers and Pharaoh, too, and all who trust in him.

Jer.46.26

And I will deliver them into the hand of those that seek their lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of his servants: and afterward it shall be inhabited, as in the days of old, saith the LORD.

Jer.46.26

I'll turn them over to those who are out to kill them, to Nebuchadnezzar and his military. Egypt will be set back a thousand years. Eventually people will live there again." GOD's Decree. [JC]

Jer.46.26

I will hand them over to those who seek their lives, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. Later, however, Egypt will be inhabited as in times past," declares the LORD.

Jer.46.26

And I will deliver them into the hand of those who seek their lives, into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and the hand of his servants. Afterward it shall be inhabited as in the days of old," says the LORD.

Jer.46.26

I will hand them over to those who want them killed--to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and his army. But afterward the land will recover from the ravages of war. I, the LORD, have spoken!

Jer.46.27

But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.

Jer.46.27

"But you, dear Jacob my servant, you have nothing to fear. Israel, there's no need to worry. Look up! I'll save you from that far country, I'll get your children out of the land of exile. Things are going to be normal again for Jacob, safe and secure, smooth sailing.

Jer.46.27

"Do not fear, O Jacob my servant; do not be dismayed, O Israel. I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their exile. Jacob will again have peace and security, and no one will make him afraid.

Jer.46.27

"But do not fear, O My servant Jacob, And do not be dismayed, O Israel! For behold, I will save you from afar, And your offspring from the land of their captivity; Jacob shall return, have rest and be at ease; No one shall make him afraid.

Jer.46.27

"But do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant; do not be dismayed, Israel. For I will bring you home again from distant lands, and your children will return from their exile. Israel will return and will have peace and quiet, and nothing will make them afraid.

Jer.46.28

Fear thou not, O Jacob my servant, saith the LORD: for I am with thee; for I will make a full end of all the nations whither I have driven thee: but I will not make a full end of thee, but correct thee in measure; yet will I not leave thee wholly unpunished.

Jer.46.28

Yes, dear Jacob my servant, you have nothing to fear. Depend on it, I'm on your side. I'll finish off all the godless nations among which I've scattered you, But I won't finish you off. I have more work left to do on you. I'll punish you, but fairly. No, I'm not finished with you yet."

Jer.46.28

Do not fear, O Jacob my servant, for I am with you," declares the LORD. "Though I completely destroy all the nations among which I scatter you, I will not completely destroy you. I will discipline you but only with justice; I will not let you go entirely unpunished."

Jer.46.28

Do not fear, O Jacob My servant," says the LORD, "For I am with you; For I will make a complete end of all the nations To which I have driven you, But I will not make a complete end of you. I will rightly correct you, For I will not leave you wholly unpunished."

Jer.46.28

Fear not, Jacob, my servant," says the LORD, "for I am with you. I will destroy the nations to which I have exiled you, but I will not destroy you. But I must discipline you; I cannot let you go unpunished."

Jer.47.1

The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza.

Jer.47.1

GOD's Message to the prophet Jeremiah regarding the Philistines just before Pharaoh attacked Gaza.

Jer.47.1

This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines before Pharaoh attacked Gaza:

Jer.47.1

The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before Pharaoh attacked Gaza.

Jer.47.1

This is the LORD's message to the prophet Jeremiah concerning the Philistines of Gaza, before it was captured by the Egyptian army.

Jer.47.2

Thus saith the LORD; Behold, waters rise up out of the north, and shall be an overflowing flood, and shall overflow the land, and all that is therein; the city, and them that dwell therein: then the men shall cry, and all the inhabitants of the land shall howl.

Jer.47.2

This is what GOD says: "Look out! Water will rise in the north country, swelling like a river in flood. The torrent will flood the land, washing away city and citizen. Men and women will scream in terror, wails from every door and window,

Jer.47.2

This is what the LORD says: "See how the waters are rising in the north; they will become an overflowing torrent. They will overflow the land and everything in it, the towns and those who live in them. The people will cry out; all who dwell in the land will wail

Jer.47.2

Thus says the LORD: "Behold, waters rise out of the north, And shall be an overflowing flood; They shall overflow the land and all that is in it, The city and those who dwell within; Then the men shall cry, And all the inhabitants of the land shall wail.

Jer.47.2

This is what the LORD says: "A flood is coming from the north to overflow the land. It will destroy the land and everything in it--cities and people alike. People will scream in terror, and everyone in the land will weep.

Jer.47.3

At the noise of the stamping of the hoofs of his strong horses, at the rushing of his chariots, and at the rumbling of his wheels, the fathers shall not look back to their children for feebleness of hands;

Jer.47.3

As the thunder from the hooves of the horses will be heard, the clatter of chariots, the banging of wheels. Fathers, paralyzed by fear, won't even grab up their babies

Jer.47.3

at the sound of the hoofs of galloping steeds, at the noise of enemy chariots and the rumble of their wheels. Fathers will not turn to help their children; their hands will hang limp.

Jer.47.3

At the noise of the stamping hooves of his strong horses, At the rushing of his chariots, At the rumbling of his wheels, The fathers will not look back for their children, Lacking courage,

Jer.47.3

Hear the clatter of hooves and the rumble of wheels as the chariots rush by. Terrified fathers run madly, without a backward glance at their helpless children.

Jer.47.4

Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.

Jer.47.4

Because it will be doomsday for Philistines, one and all, no hope of help for Tyre and Sidon. GOD will finish off the Philistines, what's left of those from the island of Crete.

Jer.47.4

For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines and to cut off all survivors who could help Tyre and Sidon. The LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.

Jer.47.4

Because of the day that comes to plunder all the Philistines, To cut off from Tyre and Sidon every helper who remains; For the LORD shall plunder the Philistines, The remnant of the country of Caphtor.

Jer.47.4

"The time has come for the Philistines to be destroyed, along with their allies from Tyre and Sidon. Yes, the LORD is destroying the Philistines, those colonists from Crete.

Jer.47.5

Baldness is come upon Gaza; Ashkelon is cut off with the remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself?

Jer.47.5

Gaza will be shaved bald as an egg, Ashkelon struck dumb as a post. You're on your last legs. How long will you keep flailing?

Jer.47.5

Gaza will shave her head in mourning; Ashkelon will be silenced. O remnant on the plain, how long will you cut yourselves?

Jer.47.5

Baldness has come upon Gaza, Ashkelon is cut off With the remnant of their valley. How long will you cut yourself?

Jer.47.5

The city of Gaza will be demolished; Ashkelon will lie in ruins. You remnant of the Mediterranean plain, how long will you lament and mourn?

Jer.47.6

O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.

Jer.47.6

"Oh, Sword of GOD, how long will you keep this up? Return to your scabbard. Haven't you had enough? Can't you call it quits?

Jer.47.6

"'Ah, sword of the LORD,' you cry, 'how long till you rest? Return to your scabbard; cease and be still.'

Jer.47.6

"O you sword of the LORD, How long until you are quiet? Put yourself up into your scabbard, Rest and be still!

Jer.47.6

"Now, O sword of the LORD, when will you be at rest again? Go back into your sheath; rest and be still!

Jer.47.7

How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.

Jer.47.7

"But how can it quit when I, GOD, command the action? I've ordered it to cut down Ashkelon and the seacoast."

Jer.47.7

But how can it rest when the LORD has commanded it, when he has ordered it to attack Ashkelon and the coast?"

Jer.47.7

How can it be quiet, Seeing the LORD has given it a charge Against Ashkelon and against the seashore? There He has appointed it."

Jer.47.7

But how can it be still when the LORD has sent it on an errand? For the city of Ashkelon and the people living along the sea must be destroyed."

1Tim.6.3-1Tim.6.21

1Tim.6.3

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

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If you have leaders there who teach otherwise, who refuse the solid words of our Master Jesus and this godly instruction,

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If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching,

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If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness,

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Some false teachers may deny these things, but these are the sound, wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ, and they are the foundation for a godly life.

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He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

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tag them for what they are: ignorant windbags who infect the air with germs of envy, controversy, bad-mouthing, suspicious rumors.

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he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions

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he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,

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Anyone who teaches anything different is both conceited and ignorant. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, fighting, slander, and evil suspicions.

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Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

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Eventually there's an epidemic of backstabbing, and truth is but a distant memory. They think religion is a way to make a fast buck.

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and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

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useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

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These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they don't tell the truth. To them religion is just a way to get rich.

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But godliness with contentment is great gain.

1Tim.6.6

A devout life does bring wealth, but it's the rich simplicity of being yourself before God.

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But godliness with contentment is great gain.

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Now godliness with contentment is great gain.

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Yet true religion with contentment is great wealth.

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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

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Since we entered the world penniless and will leave it penniless,

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For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

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After all, we didn't bring anything with us when we came into the world, and we certainly cannot carry anything with us when we die.

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And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

1Tim.6.8

if we have bread on the table and shoes on our feet, that's enough.

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But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

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And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

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So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.

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But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

1Tim.6.9

But if it's only money these leaders are after, they'll self-destruct in no time.

1Tim.6.9

People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.

1Tim.6.9

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.

1Tim.6.9

But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

1Tim.6.10

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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Lust for money brings trouble and nothing but trouble. Going down that path, some lose their footing in the faith completely and live to regret it bitterly ever after.

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For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

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For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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For the love of money is at the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

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But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

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But you, Timothy, man of God: Run for your life from all this. Pursue a righteous life--a life of wonder, faith, love, steadiness, courtesy.

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But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

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But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

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But you, Timothy, belong to God; so run from all these evil things, and follow what is right and good. Pursue a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

1Tim.6.12

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

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Run hard and fast in the faith. Seize the eternal life, the life you were called to, the life you so fervently embraced in the presence of so many witnesses.

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Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

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Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

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Fight the good fight for what we believe. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.

1Tim.6.13

I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

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I'm charging you before the life-giving God and before Christ, who took his stand before Pontius Pilate and didn't give an inch:

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In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you

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I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate,

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And I command you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate,

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That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

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Keep this command to the letter, and don't slack off. Our Master, Jesus Christ, is on his way.

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to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing,

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that you obey his commands with all purity. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

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Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

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He'll show up right on time, his arrival guaranteed by the Blessed and Undisputed Ruler, High King, High God.

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which God will bring about in his own time--God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

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which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

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For at the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of kings and Lord of lords.

1Tim.6.16

Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

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He's the only one death can't touch, his light so bright no one can get close. He's never been seen by human eyes--human eyes can't take him in! Honor to him, and eternal rule! Oh, yes.

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who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.

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who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen.

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He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No one has ever seen him, nor ever will. To him be honor and power forever. Amen.

1Tim.6.17

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

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Tell those rich in this world's wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money, which is here today and gone tomorrow. Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage--

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Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

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Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

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Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.

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That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

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to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous.

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Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

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Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

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Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them.

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Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

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If they do that, they'll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life.

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In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

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storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

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By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may take hold of real life.

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O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

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And oh, my dear Timothy, guard the treasure you were given! Guard it with your life. Avoid the talk-show religion and the practiced confusion of the so-called experts.

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Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge,

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O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge--

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Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge.

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Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

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People caught up in a lot of talk can miss the whole point of faith. Overwhelming grace keep you!

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which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you.

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by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

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Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God's grace be with you all.

Ps.119.73-Ps.119.80

Ps.119.73

JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

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With your very own hands you formed me; now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you.

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Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.

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Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.

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You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.

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They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

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When they see me waiting, expecting your Word, those who fear you will take heart and be glad.

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May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.

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Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word.

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May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.

Ps.119.75

I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.

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I can see now, GOD, that your decisions are right; your testing has taught me what's true and right.

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I know, O LORD, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

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I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.

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I know, O LORD, that your decisions are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.

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Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

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Oh, love me--and right now!-hold me tight! just the way you promised.

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May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

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Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant.

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Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.

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Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

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Now comfort me so I can live, really live; your revelation is the tune I dance to.

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Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.

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Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For Your law is my delight.

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Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your law is my delight.

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Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

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Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds; they tried to sell me a bill of goods, but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel.

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May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.

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Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts.

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Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.

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Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

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Let those who fear you turn to me for evidence of your wise guidance.

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May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.

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Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies.

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Let me be reconciled with all who fear you and know your decrees.

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Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

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And let me live whole and holy, soul and body, so I can always walk with my head held high. [JC]

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May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.

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Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed.

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May I be blameless in keeping your principles; then I will never have to be ashamed.