Ezra 9:8

New International Version

⁸“But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious^(A) in leaving us a remnant^(B) and giving us a firm place^[a]^(C) in his sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes^(D) and a little relief in our bondage.

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Ezra 9:9

New International Version

⁹Though we are slaves,^(A) our God has not forsaken us in our bondage. He has shown us kindness^(B) in the sight of the kings of Persia: He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins,^(C) and he has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.

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Psalm 71:20

New International Version

²⁰Though you have made me see troubles,^(A)
    many and bitter,
    you will restore^(B) my life again;
from the depths of the earth^(C)
    you will again bring me up.

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Isaiah 57:15

New International Version

¹⁵For this is what the high and exalted^(A) One says—
    he who lives forever,^(B) whose name is holy:
“I live in a high^(C) and holy place,
    but also with the one who is contrite^(D) and lowly in spirit,^(E)
to revive the spirit of the lowly
    and to revive the heart of the contrite.^(F)