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        so I can experience the good things your chosen ones experience,
        so I can rejoice in the joy of your nation,
        so I can praise along with your possession.

We have sinned—right along with our ancestors.
    We’ve done what is wrong.
    We’ve acted wickedly.
Our ancestors in Egypt didn’t understand your wondrous works.
    They didn’t remember how much faithful love you have.
    So they rebelled by the sea—at the Reed Sea.[a]

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  1. Psalm 106:7 Or Red Sea; also in 106:9, 22

that I may enjoy the prosperity(A) of your chosen ones,(B)
    that I may share in the joy(C) of your nation
    and join your inheritance(D) in giving praise.

We have sinned,(E) even as our ancestors(F) did;
    we have done wrong and acted wickedly.(G)
When our ancestors were in Egypt,
    they gave no thought(H) to your miracles;
they did not remember(I) your many kindnesses,
    and they rebelled by the sea,(J) the Red Sea.[a]

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  1. Psalm 106:7 Or the Sea of Reeds; also in verses 9 and 22