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26     They glide past in swift silence like reed boats on the river.
        Now a blur, they dive like an eagle toward its prey.
27     If I tell myself, “I will forget all about my grievance against God,
        I will simply abandon my long face and cheer up,”
28     Then I fear the suffering to come
        because I know there’s no chance that You, Lord, will find me innocent.

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26 They skim past(A) like boats of papyrus,(B)
    like eagles swooping down on their prey.(C)
27 If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,(D)
    I will change my expression, and smile,’
28 I still dread(E) all my sufferings,
    for I know you will not hold me innocent.(F)

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