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Open the gates,
    so that the righteous nation that maintains faithfulness
    may enter in.(A)

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Open the gates(A)
    that the righteous(B) nation may enter,
    the nation that keeps faith.

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20 This is the gate of the Lord;
    the righteous shall enter through it.(A)

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20 This is the gate of the Lord(A)
    through which the righteous may enter.(B)

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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people,[a] in order that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.(A)

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  1. 2.9 Gk a people for his possession

But you are a chosen people,(A) a royal priesthood,(B) a holy nation,(C) God’s special possession,(D) that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.(E)

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11 Your gates shall always be open;
    day and night they shall not be shut,
so that nations shall bring you their wealth,
    with their kings led in procession.(A)

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11 Your gates(A) will always stand open,
    they will never be shut, day or night,
so that people may bring you the wealth of the nations(B)
    their kings(C) led in triumphal procession.

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They sing a new song:

“You are worthy to take the scroll
    and to break its seals,
for you were slaughtered and by your blood you ransomed for God
    saints from[a] every tribe and language and people and nation;(A)

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  1. 5.9 Gk ransomed for God from

And they sang a new song, saying:(A)

“You are worthy(B) to take the scroll
    and to open its seals,
because you were slain,
    and with your blood(C) you purchased(D) for God
    persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.(E)

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10 Go through, go through the gates;
    prepare the way for the people;
build up, build up the highway;
    clear it of stones;
    lift up an ensign over the peoples.(A)

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10 Pass through, pass through the gates!(A)
    Prepare the way for the people.
Build up, build up the highway!(B)
    Remove the stones.
Raise a banner(C) for the nations.

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The nations shall see your vindication
    and all the kings your glory,
and you shall be called by a new name
    that the mouth of the Lord will give.(A)

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The nations(A) will see your vindication,
    and all kings your glory;
you will be called by a new name(B)
    that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.

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47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.(A)

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47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.(A) And the Lord added to their number(B) daily those who were being saved.

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31 three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi, the gates of the city being named after the tribes of Israel.(A) 32 On the east side, which is to be four thousand five hundred cubits, three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. 33 On the south side, which is to be four thousand five hundred cubits by measure, three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar, and the gate of Zebulun. 34 On the west side, which is to be four thousand five hundred cubits, three gates:[a] the gate of Gad, the gate of Asher, and the gate of Naphtali.

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  1. 48.34 Heb ms Gk Syr: MT their gates three

31 the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. The three gates on the north side will be the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah and the gate of Levi.

32 “On the east side, which is 4,500 cubits long, will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin and the gate of Dan.

33 “On the south side, which measures 4,500 cubits, will be three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar and the gate of Zebulun.

34 “On the west side, which is 4,500 cubits long, will be three gates: the gate of Gad, the gate of Asher and the gate of Naphtali.(A)

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21 Your people shall all be righteous;
    they shall possess the land forever.
They are the shoot that I planted, the work of my hands,
    so that I might be glorified.(A)

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21 Then all your people will be righteous(A)
    and they will possess(B) the land forever.
They are the shoot I have planted,(C)
    the work of my hands,(D)
    for the display of my splendor.(E)

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14 In righteousness you shall be established;
    you shall be far from oppression; indeed, you shall not fear;
    and from terror; indeed, it shall not come near you.(A)

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14 In righteousness(A) you will be established:(B)
Tyranny(C) will be far from you;
    you will have nothing to fear.(D)
Terror(E) will be far removed;
    it will not come near you.

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that we may see the prosperity of your chosen ones,
    that we may rejoice in the gladness of your nation,
    that we may glory in your heritage.(A)

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that I may enjoy the prosperity(A) of your chosen ones,(B)
    that I may share in the joy(C) of your nation
    and join your inheritance(D) in giving praise.

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but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.”(A)

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you[a] will be for me a kingdom of priests(A) and a holy nation.’(B) These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”

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  1. Exodus 19:6 Or possession, for the whole earth is mine. You