1 John 1:8-10

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⁸If we claim to be without sin,^(A) we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.^(B) ⁹If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins^(C) and purify us from all unrighteousness.^(D) ¹⁰If we claim we have not sinned,^(E) we make him out to be a liar^(F) and his word is not in us.^(G)

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Hebrews 6:14-16

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¹⁴saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.”^[a]^(A) ¹⁵And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.^(B)

¹⁶People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.^(C)

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Hebrews 6:14 Gen. 22:17

Psalm 32:1-5

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Psalm 32

Of David. A maskil.^[a]

¹Blessed is the one
    whose transgressions are forgiven,
    whose sins are covered.^(A)
²Blessed is the one
    whose sin the Lord does not count against them^(B)
    and in whose spirit is no deceit.^(C)

³When I kept silent,^(D)
    my bones wasted away^(E)
    through my groaning^(F) all day long.
⁴For day and night
    your hand was heavy^(G) on me;
my strength was sapped^(H)
    as in the heat of summer.^[b]

⁵Then I acknowledged my sin to you
    and did not cover up my iniquity.^(I)
I said, “I will confess^(J)
    my transgressions^(K) to the Lord.”
And you forgave
    the guilt of my sin.^(L)

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Footnotes

Psalm 32:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
Psalm 32:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 7.