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19 With violence and torture let us put him to the test
    that we may have proof of his gentleness
    and try his patience.

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'Wisdom 2:19' not found for the version: New International Version.

I gave my back to those who beat me,
    my cheeks to those who tore out my beard;[a]
My face I did not hide
    from insults and spitting.(A)

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  1. 50:6 He willingly submits to insults and beatings. Tore out my beard: a grave and painful insult.

I offered my back to those who beat(A) me,
    my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;(B)
I did not hide my face
    from mocking and spitting.(C)

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