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The People’s Praise

16 The nations will see and be ashamed of their lack of strength.
    They will place their hand over their mouth.
    Their ears will be deaf.
17 They will lick up dust like a snake,
    like the things that creep on the earth.
    They will come from their hiding places, shaking with fear.
    They will come trembling to the Lord our God,
    and they will be afraid in your presence.

18 Who is a God like you, who forgives guilt,
    and who passes over the rebellion of the survivors from his inheritance?
    He does not hold onto his anger forever.
    He delights in showing mercy.

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16 Nations will see and be ashamed,(A)
    deprived of all their power.
They will put their hands over their mouths(B)
    and their ears will become deaf.
17 They will lick dust(C) like a snake,
    like creatures that crawl on the ground.
They will come trembling(D) out of their dens;
    they will turn in fear(E) to the Lord our God
    and will be afraid of you.
18 Who is a God(F) like you,
    who pardons sin(G) and forgives(H) the transgression
    of the remnant(I) of his inheritance?(J)
You do not stay angry(K) forever
    but delight to show mercy.(L)

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