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18 They attacked you when you were exhausted and weary, and they struck down those who were straggling behind. They had no fear of God.

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18     “They have no fear of God at all.”[a]

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  1. 3:18 Ps 36:1.

Psalm 36

For the choir director: A psalm of David, the servant of the Lord.

Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts.[a]
    They have no fear of God at all.

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  1. 36:1 As in some Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac version, which read in his heart. Masoretic Text reads in my heart.

Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
    By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

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15 The former governors, in contrast, had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides forty pieces[a] of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because I feared God, I did not act that way.

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  1. 5:15 Hebrew 40 shekels [1 pound or 456 grams].

Then I pressed further, “What you are doing is not right! Should you not walk in the fear of our God in order to avoid being mocked by enemy nations?

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