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So why should we deprive ourselves of this pleasant life and cheat ourselves out of this sweet world?
NRSVA
Why do we banish ourselves from this most pleasant life and deprive ourselves of this delightful world?
NRSVUE
Why do we banish ourselves from this most pleasant life and deprive ourselves of this delightful world?
RSV
Why do we banish ourselves from this most pleasant life and deprive ourselves of this delightful world?
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