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for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
    but the way of the wicked will perish.(A)

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For the Lord watches over(A) the way of the righteous,
    but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.(B)

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19 But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.”(A)

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19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,(A) sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(B) and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord(C) must turn away from wickedness.”

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The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.(A)

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The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(A)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(B)

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14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me,

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14 “I am the good shepherd;(A) I know my sheep(B) and my sheep know me—

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The Lord is good,
    a stronghold in a day of trouble;
he protects those who take refuge in him,

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The Lord is good,(A)
    a refuge in times of trouble.(B)
He cares for(C) those who trust in him,(D)

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18 The Lord knows the days of the blameless,
    and their heritage will abide forever;(A)
19 they are not put to shame in evil times;
    in the days of famine they have abundance.(B)

20 But the wicked perish,
    and the enemies of the Lord are like the glory of the pastures;
    they vanish—like smoke they vanish away.(C)

21 The wicked borrow and do not pay back,
    but the righteous are generous and keep giving;(D)
22 surely those blessed by the Lord shall inherit the land,
    but those cursed by him shall be cut off.(E)

23 Our steps[a] are made firm by the Lord
    when he delights in our[b] way;(F)
24 though we stumble, we[c] shall not fall headlong,
    for the Lord holds us[d] by the hand.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. 37.23 Heb A man’s steps
  2. 37.23 Heb his
  3. 37.24 Heb he stumbles, he
  4. 37.24 Heb him

18 The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care,(A)
    and their inheritance will endure forever.(B)
19 In times of disaster they will not wither;
    in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.

20 But the wicked will perish:(C)
    Though the Lord’s enemies are like the flowers of the field,
    they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.(D)

21 The wicked borrow and do not repay,
    but the righteous give generously;(E)
22 those the Lord blesses will inherit the land,
    but those he curses(F) will be destroyed.(G)

23 The Lord makes firm the steps(H)
    of the one who delights(I) in him;
24 though he may stumble, he will not fall,(J)
    for the Lord upholds(K) him with his hand.

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27 My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me.(A)

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27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them,(A) and they follow me.(B)

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12 There is a way that seems right to a person,
    but its end is the way to death.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 14.12 Heb ways of death

12 There is a way that appears to be right,(A)
    but in the end it leads to death.(B)

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The Lord watches over the strangers;
    he upholds the orphan and the widow,
    but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.(A)

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The Lord watches over the foreigner(A)
    and sustains the fatherless(B) and the widow,(C)
    but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.

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Psalm 139

The Inescapable God

To the leader. Of David. A Psalm.

O Lord, you have searched me and known me.(A)
You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
    you discern my thoughts from far away.(B)

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Psalm 139

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

You have searched me,(A) Lord,
    and you know(B) me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;(C)
    you perceive my thoughts(D) from afar.

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The Narrow Gate

13 “Enter through the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the road is easy[a] that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 7.13 Other ancient authorities read for the road is wide and easy

The Narrow and Wide Gates

13 “Enter through the narrow gate.(A) For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

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10 But he knows the way that I take;
    when he has tested me, I shall come out like gold.(A)

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10 But he knows the way that I take;(A)
    when he has tested me,(B) I will come forth as gold.(C)

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When my spirit is faint,
    you know my way.

In the path where I walk,
    they have hidden a trap for me.(A)

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When my spirit grows faint(A) within me,
    it is you who watch over my way.
In the path where I walk
    people have hidden a snare for me.

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