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11 Bless, O Lord, his substance,
    and accept the work of his hands;
crush the loins of his adversaries,
    of those who hate him, so that they do not rise again.”(A)

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11 Bless all his skills, Lord,
    and be pleased with the work of his hands.(A)
Strike down those who rise against him,
    his foes till they rise no more.”

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The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you,[a] not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.(A)

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  1. 3.9 Other ancient authorities read on your account

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,(A) as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient(B) with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.(C)

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