16 Then Cain went out from the Lord’s presence and lived in the land of Nod,[a] east of Eden.

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  1. 4:16 Lit Wandering

16 So Cain went out from the Lord’s presence(A) and lived in the land of Nod,[a] east of Eden.(B)

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  1. Genesis 4:16 Nod means wandering (see verses 12 and 14).

Where can I go to escape your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?(A)

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Where can I go from your Spirit?
    Where can I flee(A) from your presence?

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If I fly on the wings of the dawn
and settle down on the western horizon,[a]
10 even there your hand will lead me;
your right hand will hold on to me.(A)

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  1. 139:9 Lit the end of the sea

If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
    if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,(A)
    your right hand(B) will hold me fast.

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