You have enlarged the nation
and increased its joy.[a](A)
The people have rejoiced before You
as they rejoice at harvest time
and as they rejoice when dividing spoils.(B)

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  1. Isaiah 9:3 Alt Hb tradition reads have not increased joy

You have multiplied the nation
And [a]increased its joy;
They rejoice before You
According to the joy of harvest,
As men rejoice (A)when they divide the spoil.

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  1. Isaiah 9:3 So with Qr., Tg.; Kt., Vg. not increased joy; LXX Most of the people You brought down in Your joy