21 But the Lord being gracious and knowing his workmanship, neither left nor forsook them, but spared them. (KJV) 22 With him the alms of a man is as a signet. He will keep a man’s kindness as the pupil of the eye. (WEB) 23 Afterwards he will rise up and repay them, and give their repayment upon their head. (WEB)
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