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12 But, O Jehovah of hosts, that triest the righteous, that seest the [a]heart and the mind, let me see thy vengeance on them; for unto thee have I revealed my cause. 13 Sing unto Jehovah, praise ye Jehovah; for he hath delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evil-doers.

14 Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.

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  1. Jeremiah 20:12 Hebrew reins.

12 Lord Almighty, you who examine the righteous
    and probe the heart and mind,(A)
let me see your vengeance(B) on them,
    for to you I have committed(C) my cause.

13 Sing(D) to the Lord!
    Give praise to the Lord!
He rescues(E) the life of the needy
    from the hands of the wicked.(F)

14 Cursed be the day I was born!(G)
    May the day my mother bore me not be blessed!

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