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10 We grope like the blind along a wall,
    groping like those who have no eyes;
we stumble at noon as in the twilight,
    among the vigorous[a] as though we were dead.
11 We all growl like bears;
    like doves we moan mournfully.
We wait for justice, but there is none;
    for salvation, but it is far from us.
12 For our transgressions before you are many,
    and our sins testify against us.
Our transgressions indeed are with us,
    and we know our iniquities:

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  1. Isaiah 59:10 Meaning of Heb uncertain

10 Like the blind(A) we grope along the wall,
    feeling our way like people without eyes.
At midday we stumble(B) as if it were twilight;
    among the strong, we are like the dead.(C)
11 We all growl like bears;
    we moan mournfully like doves.(D)
We look for justice, but find none;
    for deliverance, but it is far away.

12 For our offenses(E) are many in your sight,
    and our sins testify(F) against us.
Our offenses are ever with us,
    and we acknowledge our iniquities:(G)

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