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Psalms 118:1-13 New Century Version (NCV)

1. Thank the Lord because he is good.His love continues forever.

2. Let the people of Israel say,“His love continues forever.”

3. Let the family of Aaron say,“His love continues forever.”

4. Let those who respect the Lord say,“His love continues forever.”

5. I was in trouble, so I called to the Lord.The Lord answered me and set me free.

6. I will not be afraid, because the Lord is with me.People can’t do anything to me.

7. The Lord is with me to help me,so I will see my enemies defeated.

8. It is better to trust the Lordthan to trust people.

9. It is better to trust the Lordthan to trust princes.

10. All the nations surrounded me,but I defeated them in the name of the Lord.

11. They surrounded me on every side,but with the Lord’s power I defeated them.

12. They surrounded me like a swarm of bees,but they died as quickly as thorns burn.By the Lord’s power, I defeated them.

13. They chased me until I was almost defeated,but the Lord helped me.

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