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The law of the Lord is perfect,
    reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
    making wise the simple;(A)

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The law of the Lord(A) is perfect,(B)
    refreshing the soul.(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,(D)
    making wise the simple.(E)

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130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
    it imparts understanding to the simple.(A)

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130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(A)
    it gives understanding to the simple.(B)

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The works of his hands are faithful and just;
    all his precepts are trustworthy.(A)

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The works of his hands(A) are faithful and just;
    all his precepts are trustworthy.(B)

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16 Let the word of Christ[a] dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.[b](A)

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  1. 3.16 Other ancient authorities read of God or of the Lord
  2. 3.16 Other ancient authorities read to the Lord

16 Let the message of Christ(A) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(B) through psalms,(C) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(D)

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to teach shrewdness to the simple,
    knowledge and prudence to the young—(A)

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for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a](A)
    knowledge and discretion(B) to the young—

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  1. Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.

    he restores my soul.[a]
He leads me in right paths[b]
    for his name’s sake.(A)

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  1. 23.3 Or life
  2. 23.3 Or paths of righteousness

    he refreshes my soul.(A)
He guides me(B) along the right paths(C)
    for his name’s sake.(D)

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15 and how from childhood you have known sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is inspired by God and is[a] useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,(A) 17 so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.(B)

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  1. 3.16 Or Every scripture inspired by God is also

15 and how from infancy(A) you have known the Holy Scriptures,(B) which are able to make you wise(C) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed(D) and is useful for teaching,(E) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,(F) 17 so that the servant of God[a](G) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.(H)

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  1. 2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.(A)

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105 Your word is a lamp(A) for my feet,
    a light(B) on my path.

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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 Rock, his work is perfect,
    and all his ways are just.
A faithful God, without deceit,
    just and upright is he;(A)

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He is the Rock,(A) his works are perfect,(B)
    and all his ways are just.
A faithful God(C) who does no wrong,
    upright(D) and just is he.(E)

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127 Truly I love your commandments
    more than gold, more than fine gold.(A)
128 Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;[a]
    I hate every false way.(B)

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  1. 119.128 Gk Jerome: Meaning of Heb uncertain

127 Because I love your commands(A)
    more than gold,(B) more than pure gold,(C)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(D)
    I hate every wrong path.(E)

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Your decrees are very sure;
    holiness befits your house,
    O Lord, forevermore.(A)

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Your statutes, Lord, stand firm;
    holiness(A) adorns your house(B)
    for endless days.

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Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, in the power of God,(A)

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So do not be ashamed(A) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.(B) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,(C) by the power of God.

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