21 The Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud(A) to lead them on their way during the day and in a pillar of fire to give them light at night, so that they could travel day or night.

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21 By day the Lord went ahead(A) of them in a pillar of cloud(B) to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night.

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In all their suffering, he suffered,[a](A)
and the angel of his presence saved them.
He redeemed them
because of his love and compassion;(B)
he lifted them up and carried them
all the days of the past.(C)

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  1. 63:9 Alt Hb tradition reads did not suffer

In all their distress he too was distressed,
    and the angel(A) of his presence(B) saved them.[a]
In his love and mercy he redeemed(C) them;
    he lifted them up and carried(D) them
    all the days of old.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 63:9 Or Savior in their distress. / It was no envoy or angel / but his own presence that saved them