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The Psalms (Hebrew: Tehillim — "praises") are the hymn book of God's covenant people, spanning roughly 1000 BC (David) to the post-exilic period. David authored at least 73 by the superscriptions, and the NT treats these as authoritative prophecy (Acts 2:25-31; 4:25-26; 13:35).
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- Primary Witness Text: Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
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The Psalms (Hebrew: Tehillim — "praises") are the hymn book of God's covenant people, spanning roughly 1000 BC (David) to the post-exilic period. David authored at least 73 by the superscriptions, and the NT treats these as authoritative prophecy (Acts 2:25-31; 4:25-26; 13:35).
Psalm 22 stands as the supreme individual lament-to-praise psalm, with its opening cry quoted by Jesus from the cross and its crucifixion details — composed 1000 years before Rome invented crucifixion — as among the most powerful predictive prophecy evidence in Scripture.
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Psalms 111:1
Hebrew
הַלְלוּ יָהּ ׀ אוֹדֶה יְהוָה בְּכָל־לֵבָב בְּסוֹד יְשָׁרִים וְעֵדָֽה׃halelv-yah- -'vodeh-yehvah-vekhal-levav-vesvod-yeshariym-ve'edah
KJV: Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
AKJV: Praise you the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
ASV: Praise ye Jehovah.
YLT: Praise ye Jah! I thank Jehovah with the whole heart, In the secret meeting of the upright, And of the company.
Exposition: Psalms 111:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
Psalms 111:2
Hebrew
גְּדֹלִים מַעֲשֵׂי יְהוָה דְּרוּשִׁים לְכָל־חֶפְצֵיהֶֽם׃gedoliym-ma'ashey-yehvah-dervshiym-lekhal-chefetzeyhem
KJV: The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
AKJV: The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
ASV: The works of Jehovah are great,
YLT: Great are the works of Jehovah, Sought out by all desiring them.
Commentary Witness (Generated)Psalms 111:2Generated editorial synthesis
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Psalms 111:2
Psalms 111:2 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.
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Exposition: Psalms 111:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
Psalms 111:3
Hebrew
הוֹד־וְהָדָר פָּֽעֳלוֹ וְצִדְקָתוֹ עֹמֶדֶת לָעַֽד׃hvod-vehadar-fa'olvo-vetzideqatvo-'omedet-la'ad
KJV: His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
AKJV: His work is honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endures for ever.
ASV: His work is honor and majesty;
YLT: Honourable and majestic is His work, And His righteousness is standing for ever.
Commentary Witness (Generated)Psalms 111:3Generated editorial synthesis
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Psalms 111:3
Psalms 111:3 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.
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Exposition: Psalms 111:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
Psalms 111:4
Hebrew
זֵכֶר עָשָׂה לְנִפְלְאֹתָיו חַנּוּן וְרַחוּם יְהוָֽה׃zekher-'ashah-lenifele'otayv-chanvn-verachvm-yehvah
KJV: He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
AKJV: He has made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
ASV: He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:
YLT: A memorial He hath made of His wonders, Gracious and merciful is Jehovah.
Commentary Witness (Generated)Psalms 111:4Generated editorial synthesis
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Psalms 111:4
Psalms 111:4 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.
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Exposition: Psalms 111:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
Psalms 111:5
Hebrew
טֶרֶף נָתַן לִֽירֵאָיו יִזְכֹּר לְעוֹלָם בְּרִיתֽוֹ׃teref-natan-liyre'ayv-yizekhor-le'volam-veriytvo
KJV: He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
AKJV: He has given meat to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
ASV: He hath given food unto them that fear him:
YLT: Prey He hath given to those fearing Him, He remembereth to the age His covenant.
Commentary Witness (Generated)Psalms 111:5Generated editorial synthesis
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Psalms 111:5
Psalms 111:5 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.
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Exposition: Psalms 111:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
Psalms 111:6
Hebrew
כֹּחַ מַעֲשָׂיו הִגִּיד לְעַמּוֹ לָתֵת לָהֶם נַחֲלַת גּוֹיִֽם׃khocha-ma'ashayv-higiyd-le'amvo-latet-lahem-nachalat-gvoyim
KJV: He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
AKJV: He has showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
ASV: He hath showed his people the power of his works,
YLT: The power of His works He hath declared to His people, To give to them the inheritance of nations.
Commentary Witness (Generated)Psalms 111:6Generated editorial synthesis
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Psalms 111:6
Psalms 111:6 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.
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Exposition: Psalms 111:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
Psalms 111:7
Hebrew
מַעֲשֵׂי יָדָיו אֱמֶת וּמִשְׁפָּט נֶאֱמָנִים כָּל־פִּקּוּדָֽיו׃ma'ashey-yadayv-'emet-vmishefat-ne'emaniym-khal-fiqvdayv
KJV: The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
AKJV: The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
ASV: The works of his hands are truth and justice;
YLT: The works of His hands are true and just, Stedfast are all His appointments.
Commentary Witness (Generated)Psalms 111:7Generated editorial synthesis
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Psalms 111:7
Psalms 111:7 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.
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Exposition: Psalms 111:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
Psalms 111:8
Hebrew
סְמוּכִים לָעַד לְעוֹלָם עֲשׂוּיִם בֶּאֱמֶת וְיָשָֽׁר׃semvkhiym-la'ad-le'volam-'ashvyim-ve'emet-veyashar
KJV: They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
AKJV: They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
ASV: They are established for ever and ever;
YLT: They are sustained for ever to the age. They are made in truth and uprightness.
Commentary Witness (Generated)Psalms 111:8Generated editorial synthesis
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Psalms 111:8
Psalms 111:8 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.
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Exposition: Psalms 111:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
Psalms 111:9
Hebrew
פְּדוּת ׀ שָׁלַח לְעַמּוֹ צִוָּֽה־לְעוֹלָם בְּרִיתוֹ קָדוֹשׁ וְנוֹרָא שְׁמֽוֹ׃fedvt- -shalach-le'amvo-tzivah-le'volam-veriytvo-qadvosh-venvora'-shemvo
KJV: He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
AKJV: He sent redemption to his people: he has commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
ASV: He hath sent redemption unto his people;
YLT: Redemption He hath sent to His people, He hath appointed to the age His covenant, Holy and fearful is His name.
Commentary Witness (Generated)Psalms 111:9Generated editorial synthesis
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Psalms 111:9
Psalms 111:9 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.
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Exposition: Psalms 111:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
Psalms 111:10
Hebrew
רֵאשִׁית חָכְמָה ׀ יִרְאַת יְהוָה שֵׂכֶל טוֹב לְכָל־עֹשֵׂיהֶם תְּהִלָּתוֹ עֹמֶדֶת לָעַֽד׃re'shiyt-chakhemah- -yire'at-yehvah-shekhel-tvov-lekhal-'osheyhem-tehilatvo-'omedet-la'ad
KJV: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
AKJV: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endures for ever.
ASV: The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom;
YLT: The beginning of wisdom is fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise is standing for ever!
Commentary Witness (Generated)Psalms 111:10Generated editorial synthesis
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Psalms 111:10
Psalms 111:10 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.
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Exposition: Psalms 111:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.
Apologetics Notes
- Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
- Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
- Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.
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Song of Solomon
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Isaiah
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Jeremiah
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Lamentations
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Ezekiel
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Daniel
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Hosea
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Joel
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Amos
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Obadiah
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Jonah
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Micah
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Nahum
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Habakkuk
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Zephaniah
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Haggai
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Zechariah
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Malachi
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Matthew
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Mark
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Luke
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John
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Acts
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Romans
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1 Corinthians
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2 Corinthians
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Galatians
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Ephesians
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Philippians
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Colossians
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1 Thessalonians
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2 Thessalonians
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1 Timothy
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2 Timothy
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Titus
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Philemon
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Hebrews
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James
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1 Peter
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2 Peter
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1 John
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2 John
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3 John
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Jude
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Revelation
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Psalms 111:1
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Canonical locus
Psalms 111:1
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