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 Some sat in darkness and deep gloom, * bound fast in misery and iron;

Because they rebelled against the words of God * and despised the counsel of the Most High.

So he humbled their spirits with hard labor; * they stumbled, and there was none to help.

Then they cried to the in their trouble, * and he delivered them from their distress.

He led them out of darkness and deep gloom * and broke their bonds asunder.

Let them give thanks to the for his mercy * and the wonders he does for his children.

For he shatters the doors of bronze * and breaks in two the iron bars.

Some were fools and took to rebellious ways; * they were afflicted because of their sins.

They abhorred all manner of food * and drew near to death’s door.

Then they cried to the in their trouble, * and he delivered them from their distress.

He sent forth his word and healed them * and saved them from the grave.

Let them give thanks to the for his mercy * and the wonders he does for his children.

Let them offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving * and tell of his acts with shouts of joy.