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He strove with the angel and prevailed,
    he wept and sought his favour;
he met him at Bethel,
    and there he spoke with him.[a]
The Lord the God of hosts,
    the Lord is his name!
But as for you, return to your God,
    hold fast to love and justice,
    and wait continually for your God.

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  1. Hosea 12:4 Gk Syr: Heb us

He struggled with the angel and overcame him;
    he wept and begged for his favor.
He found him at Bethel(A)
    and talked with him there—
the Lord God Almighty,
    the Lord is his name!(B)
But you must return(C) to your God;
    maintain love and justice,(D)
    and wait for your God always.(E)

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