24 or were inscribed in stone forever
by an iron stylus and lead!

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24 that they were inscribed with an iron tool(A) on[a] lead,
    or engraved in rock forever!(B)

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  1. Job 19:24 Or and

Psalm 45

A Royal Wedding Song

For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.”[a] A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.

My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.(A)

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  1. Psalm 45:1 Possibly a tune; Pss 60; 69; 80

Psalm 45[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[b] A wedding song.(A)

My heart is stirred by a noble theme
    as I recite my verses for the king;
    my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

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  1. Psalm 45:1 In Hebrew texts 45:1-17 is numbered 45:2-18.
  2. Psalm 45:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term

The Persistent Sin of Judah

17 The sin of Judah is written
with an iron stylus.(A)
With a diamond point
it is engraved on the tablet of their hearts(B)
and on the horns of their[a] altars,

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  1. Jeremiah 17:1 Some Hb mss, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read your

17 “Judah’s sin is engraved with an iron tool,(A)
    inscribed with a flint point,
on the tablets of their hearts(B)
    and on the horns(C) of their altars.

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