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10 He punishes the nations—won’t he also punish you? He knows everything—doesn’t he also know what you are doing?

11 The Lord is fully aware of how limited and futile the thoughts of mankind are, 12-13 so he helps us by punishing us. This makes us follow his paths and gives us respite from our enemies while God traps them and destroys them.

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10 Does he who disciplines(A) nations not punish?
    Does he who teaches(B) mankind lack knowledge?
11 The Lord knows all human plans;(C)
    he knows that they are futile.(D)

12 Blessed is the one you discipline,(E) Lord,
    the one you teach(F) from your law;

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