23 (A)I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not in himself,
    that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
24 (B)Correct me, O Lord, but in justice;
    not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing.

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Jeremiah’s Prayer

23 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;
    it is not for them to direct their steps.(A)
24 Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure—
    not in your anger,(B)
    or you will reduce me to nothing.(C)

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