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15     and wine to gladden the human heart,
oil to make the face shine
    and bread to strengthen the human heart.(A)

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15 wine(A) that gladdens human hearts,
    oil(B) to make their faces shine,
    and bread that sustains(C) their hearts.

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You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.(A)

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You prepare a table(A) before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;(B)
    my cup(C) overflows.

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19 Feasts are made for laughter,
    wine gladdens life,
    and money meets every need.(A)

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19 A feast is made for laughter,
    wine(A) makes life merry,
    and money is the answer for everything.

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13 But the vine said to them,
    ‘Shall I stop producing my wine
        that cheers gods and mortals
        and go to sway over the trees?’

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13 “But the vine answered, ‘Should I give up my wine,(A) which cheers both gods and humans, to hold sway over the trees?’

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Go, eat your bread with enjoyment and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has long ago approved what you do.(A)

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Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine(A) with a joyful heart,(B) for God has already approved what you do.

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10 But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox;
    you have anointed me with fresh oil.

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10 You have exalted my horn[a](A) like that of a wild ox;(B)
    fine oils(C) have been poured on me.

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  1. Psalm 92:10 Horn here symbolizes strength.

Give strong drink to one who is perishing
    and wine to those in bitter distress;

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Let beer be for those who are perishing,
    wine(A) for those who are in anguish!

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20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and all of you have knowledge.[a](A)

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  1. 2.20 Other ancient authorities read you know all things

20 But you have an anointing(A) from the Holy One,(B) and all of you know the truth.[a](C)

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  1. 1 John 2:20 Some manuscripts and you know all things

You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness;[a]
therefore God, your God, has anointed you
    with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”(A)

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  1. 1.9 Other ancient authorities read wickedness

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions(A)
    by anointing you with the oil(B) of joy.”[a](C)

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  1. Hebrews 1:9 Psalm 45:6,7

18 Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,(A)

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18 Do not get drunk on wine,(A) which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,(B)

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46 You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.(A)

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46 You did not put oil on my head,(A) but she has poured perfume on my feet.

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23 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it.(A)

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23 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.(A)

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15 The Lord of hosts will protect them,
    and they shall consume and conquer the slingers;[a]
they shall drink their blood[b] like wine
    and be full like a bowl,
    drenched like the corners of the altar.(A)

16 On that day the Lord their God will save them,
    for they are the flock of his people,
for like the jewels of a crown
    they shall shine on his land.(B)
17 For what goodness and beauty are his!
    Grain shall make the young men flourish,
    and new wine the young women.(C)

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  1. 9.15 Cn: Heb the slingstones
  2. 9.15 Gk: Heb they roared

15     and the Lord Almighty will shield(A) them.
They will destroy
    and overcome with slingstones.(B)
They will drink and roar as with wine;(C)
    they will be full like a bowl(D)
    used for sprinkling[a] the corners(E) of the altar.
16 The Lord their God will save his people on that day(F)
    as a shepherd saves his flock.
They will sparkle in his land
    like jewels in a crown.(G)
17 How attractive and beautiful they will be!
    Grain will make the young men thrive,
    and new wine the young women.

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  1. Zechariah 9:15 Or bowl, / like