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11 Like bears we all growl,
    like doves we moan without ceasing.
We cry out for justice, but it is not there;
    for salvation, but it is far from us.(A)
12 For our transgressions before you are many,
    our sins bear witness against us.
Our transgressions are present to us,
    and our crimes we acknowledge:
13 Transgressing, and denying the Lord,
    turning back from following our God,
Planning fraud and treachery,
    uttering lying words conceived in the heart.

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11 We all growl like bears;
    we moan mournfully like doves.(A)
We look for justice, but find none;
    for deliverance, but it is far away.

12 For our offenses(B) are many in your sight,
    and our sins testify(C) against us.
Our offenses are ever with us,
    and we acknowledge our iniquities:(D)
13 rebellion(E) and treachery against the Lord,
    turning our backs(F) on our God,
inciting revolt and oppression,(G)
    uttering lies(H) our hearts have conceived.

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