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A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
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Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
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Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
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Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
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My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
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Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
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He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
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Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
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Yahweh is good to all. His tender mercies are over all his works.
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Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.
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He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
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He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
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Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.
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You have turned my mourning into dancing for me. You have removed my sackcloth, and clothed me with gladness,
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For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
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But I trust in you, Yahweh. I said, “You are my God.”
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Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh.
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I will be glad and rejoice in your loving kindness, for you have seen my affliction. You have known my soul in adversities.
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Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
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Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all.
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I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
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They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame.
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Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.