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Psalm 118:1-11 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever.

2. Let the people of Israel say, "His faithful love continues forever."

3. Let the priests of Aaron say, "His faithful love continues forever."

4. Let those who have respect for the Lord say, "His faithful love continues forever."

5. When I was in great pain, I cried out to the Lord. He answered me and set me free.

6. The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. What can mere men do to me?

7. The Lord is with me. He helps me. I will win the battle over my enemies.

8. It is better to go to the Lord for safety than to trust in mere men.

9. It is better to go to the Lord for safety than to trust in human leaders.

10. The nations were all around me. But by the Lord's power I destroyed them.

11. They were around me on every side. But by the Lord's power I destroyed them.

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