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8-9 “Oh, that God would grant the thing I long for most—to die beneath his hand and be freed from his painful grip. 10 This, at least, gives me comfort despite all the pain—that I have not denied the words of the holy God. 11 Oh, why does my strength sustain me? How can I be patient till I die?

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that God would be willing to crush(A) me,
    to let loose his hand and cut off my life!(B)
10 Then I would still have this consolation(C)
    my joy in unrelenting pain(D)
    that I had not denied the words(E) of the Holy One.(F)

11 “What strength do I have, that I should still hope?
    What prospects, that I should be patient?(G)

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