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18 You show steadfast love to the thousandth generation,[a] but repay the guilt of parents into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the Lord of hosts, 19 great in counsel and mighty in deed; whose eyes are open to all the ways of mortals, rewarding all according to their ways and according to the fruit of their doings. 20 You showed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and to this day in Israel and among all humankind, and have made yourself a name that continues to this very day.

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  1. Jeremiah 32:18 Or to thousands

18 You show love(A) to thousands but bring the punishment for the parents’ sins into the laps(B) of their children(C) after them. Great and mighty God,(D) whose name is the Lord Almighty,(E) 19 great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds.(F) Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind;(G) you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve.(H) 20 You performed signs and wonders(I) in Egypt(J) and have continued them to this day, in Israel and among all mankind, and have gained the renown(K) that is still yours.

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