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19 The (A)afflicted also will increase their gladness in Yahweh,
And the (B)needy of mankind will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

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As for a rogue, his weapons are evil;
He (A)counsels wicked schemes
To (B)wreak destruction on the afflicted with lying words,
(C)Even though the needy one speaks justly.

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Exaltation of the Afflicted

61 The (A)Spirit of Lord Yahweh is upon me
Because Yahweh has anointed me
To (B)bring good news to the [a](C)afflicted;
He has sent me to (D)bind up the brokenhearted,
To (E)proclaim release to captives
And [b]freedom to prisoners,

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 61:1 Or humble
  2. Isaiah 61:1 Lit opening to those who are bound