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1 A Song of Degrees. I lifted up my eyes to the mountains- from where my help shall come.
2 My help [shall come] from the Lord, who made the heaven and the earth.
3 Let not your foot be moved; and let not your keeper slumber.
4 Behold, He that keeps Israel shall not slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord shall keep you: the Lord is your shelter upon your right hand.
6 The sun shall not burn you by day, neither the moon by night.
7 May the Lord preserve you from all evil; the Lord shall keep your soul.
8 The Lord shall keep your coming in, and your going out, from this time forth and forever.
The Apostles’ Bible Complete (ABC)
The Apostles’ Bible Complete (ABC) is a modern translation of the Bible that strives to offer a clear and faithful rendering of the scriptures in contemporary language. This translation is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, providing an easy-to-read yet accurate version of the biblical text. The ABC translation aims to bridge the gap between the ancient languages in which the Bible was originally written and the modern vernacular, making it an ideal choice for both personal study and public reading.
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