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1 Samuel 16:23
English Standard Version
1 Samuel 16:23
English Standard Version
23 And (A)whenever the harmful spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre (B)and played it with his hand. So Saul was refreshed and was well, and the harmful spirit departed from him.
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1 Samuel 16:23
New International Version
1 Samuel 16:23
New International Version
23 Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit(A) would leave him.
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