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Psalms 121

Amplified Bible, 2015 (AMP)

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¹ And you will be [as unsteady] as one who lies down in the middle of the sea, And [as vulnerable to disaster] as one who lies down on the top of a ship's mast, saying,

² "They struck me, but I was not hurt! They beat me, but I did not feel it! When will I wake up? I will seek more wine."

³ Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;

⁴ For their minds plot violence, And their lips talk of trouble [for the innocent].

⁵ Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation],

⁶ And by knowledge its rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.

⁷ A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;

⁸ For by wise guidance you can wage your war, And in an abundance of [wise] counselors there is victory and safety.

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1	And you will be [as unsteady] as one who lies down in the middle of the sea, And [as vulnerable to disaster] as one who lies down on the top of a ship's mast, saying,
2	"They struck me, but I was not hurt! They beat me, but I did not feel it! When will I wake up? I will seek more wine."
3	Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;
4	For their minds plot violence, And their lips talk of trouble [for the innocent].
5	Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation],
6	And by knowledge its rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
7	A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;
8	For by wise guidance you can wage your war, And in an abundance of [wise] counselors there is victory and safety.

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