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20 My friends scorn me;
    my eye pours out tears to God,

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In the days of his flesh, Jesus[a] offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.(A)

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  1. 5.7 Gk he

I pour out my complaint before him;
    I tell my trouble before him.(A)

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11 But they were filled with fury and began discussing with one another what they might do to Jesus.

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12 Now during those days he went out to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God.(A)

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In return for my love they accuse me,
    even while I make prayer for them.[a](A)

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  1. 109.4 Syr: Heb I prayer

Surely there are mockers around me,
    and my eye dwells on their provocation.(A)

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I also could talk as you do,
    if you were in my place;
I could join words together against you
    and shake my head at you.(A)

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I am a laughingstock to my friends;
    I, who called upon God and he answered me,
    a just and blameless man, I am a laughingstock.(A)
Those at ease have contempt for misfortune,[a]
    but it is ready for those whose feet are unstable.(B)

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  1. 12.5 Meaning of Heb uncertain

He strove with the angel and prevailed;
    he wept and sought his favor;
he met him at Bethel,
    and there he spoke with him.[a](A)
The Lord the God of hosts,
    the Lord is his name!

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  1. 12.4 Gk Syr: Heb us