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שָׂמַח (sâmach) v (saw-makh')
Source: a primitive root;
Meaning: probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, × very.

Associated OET lemmas: שָׂמַח

UBS dictionary entries sharing a lemma or Strong’s identifier: שׂמח (H8055)

Brown, Driver, Briggs lexicon entry

u.bn.aa

שָׂמַח, שָׂמִ֑חַ 154 vb. rejoice, be glad

Showing 50 of 148 recorded verses, in OET book order.

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OET-LV: 14 And_ the_anger of_YHWH _it_glowed/burnt on_Mosheh and_he/it_said not is_ʼAhₐron your(ms)_brother/kindred the_Lēviyyiy I_know if/because_that well_(speak) he he_speaks and_also THERE he is_about_to_come_out to_meet_you and_he_will_see_you and_he_will_rejoice in_heart_of_his. (EXO 4:14)

OET-RV: 14 Then Yahweh got angry with Mosheh and told him, “Isn’t Aharon (Aaron) a fellow Levite and your brother? I know that he can speak well, and what’s more, he’ll come from Mitsrayim (Egypt) to meet you, and when he does, he’ll be very happy. (EXO 4:14)

Jump to OET EXO 4:14 section.

OET-LV: 12 And_you(pl)_will_rejoice to_(the)_face_of/in_front_of/before YHWH god_of_your(pl) you(pl) and_sons_of_your(pl) and_daughters_of_your(pl) and_your(pl)_male_of_servants and_your(pl)_female_of_servants and_the_Lēviyyiy who is_in_gates_of_your(pl) if/because there_belongs_not to_him/it a_portion and_an_inheritance with_you(pl). (DEU 12:12)

OET-RV: 12 You’ll all celebrate there in front of Yahweh: you and your children and your servants, along with any Levites who live in your towns (because they don’t personally inherit any land of their own). (DEU 12:12)

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OET-LV: 11 And_you_will_rejoice to_(the)_face_of/in_front_of/before YHWH god_of_your you and_son_of_your and_daughter_of_your and_your_male_of_servant and_your_female_of_servant and_the_Lēviyyiy who is_in_gates_of_your and_the_sojourner and_the_fatherless_one and_the_widow who are_in_midst_of_your in_place where YHWH god_of_your he_will_choose to_cause_to_dwell his/its_name there. (DEU 16:11)

OET-RV: 11 You should celebrate in Yahweh’s presence, along with your children and your servants, and any Levites living in your town, and the foreigners, orphans, and widows living among you. Take your offerings to the place that your god Yahweh will choose to attach his name to. (DEU 16:11)

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OET-LV: 11 And_you_will_rejoice in_all_of the_good which he_has_given to/for_yourself(m) YHWH god_of_your and_to_household_of_your you and_the_Lēviyyiy and_the_sojourner who is_in_midst_of_your. (DEU 26:11)

OET-RV: 11 Then you can celebrate by eating all the good things that your god Yahweh has given to you and your household, and it’s also for the Levites and the foreigners who live among you. (DEU 26:11)

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OET-LV: 22 The_joyful_people to rejoicing who_they_exult if/because they_find the_grave. (JOB 3:22)

OET-RV: 22 Those who are happy for happiness sake,
 ⇔ will celebrate when they find the grave. (JOB 3:22)

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OET-LV: 25 If I_rejoiced if/because was_great wealth_of_my and_because/when much hand_of_my it_had_found. (JOB 31:25)

OET-RV: 25 if I’ve celebrated because of my great wealth,
 ⇔ ≈ and because I’ve been able to accumulate so much, (JOB 31:25)

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OET-LV: 19 And_if in_faithfulness and_in_integrity you(pl)_have_acted with Jerub-Baˊal and_with house_of_his the_day the_this rejoice in_ʼAⱱīmelek and_ also he _let_him_rejoice in_you(pl). (JDG 9:19)

OET-RV: 19 Now if you’ve all acted with honesty and integrity with towards Gid’on and his family today, be happy with Avimelek, and he’ll also be happy with all of you, (JDG 9:19)

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OET-LV: 13 And_Bēyt- shemesh were_harvesting the_harvest_of wheat(s) in_valley and_they_lifted_up DOM eyes_of_their and_they_saw DOM the_box and_they_rejoiced to_see. (SA1 6:13)

OET-RV: 13 Meanwhile in Beyt-Shemesh, the people were harvesting wheat in the valley, and when they looked up and saw the box, they were very happy. (SA1 6:13)

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OET-LV: 5 And_he/it_assigned DOM life_of_his in_palm_of_his and_he_struck_down DOM the_Philistine and_ YHWH _he/it_made a_deliverance great to/from_all/each/any/every Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) you_saw and_you_rejoiced and_for_what will_you_sin against_blood innocent by_killing DOM Dāvid without_cause. (SA1 19:5)

OET-RV: 5 He took his life into his hands when he fought against Galyat (Goliath), and Yahweh used it to save all Yisrael (Israel). So why would you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death for no reason.” (SA1 19:5)

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OET-LV: 3  I_will_rejoice and_I_will_exult in_you I_will_sing_praises_to name_of_your Oh_Most_High. (PSA 9:3)

OET-RV: 2 I will be happy and celebrate you,
 ⇔ I will sing praise to your name, the highest one. (PSA 9:2)

Jump to OET PSA 9:2 section.

OET-LV: 9  The_precepts_of YHWH are_upright making_glad_of (of)_the_heart the_command_of YHWH is_pure enlightening_of (of)_eyes. (PSA 19:9)

OET-RV: 8 Yahweh’s instructions are right, bringing inner fulfillment.
 ⇔ ≈ Yahweh’s commands are pure, bringing light to the eyes. (PSA 19:8)

Jump to OET PSA 19:8 section.

OET-LV: 8  I_will_be_glad and_I_will_rejoice in_your_covenant_of_loyalty that you_saw DOM affliction_of_my you_knew (in)_the_troubles_of my_self_of_my. (PSA 31:8)

OET-RV: 7 I’ll be glad and celebrate your loyal commitment,
 ⇔ because you saw my suffering—
 ⇔ you knew my internal troubles. (PSA 31:7)

Jump to OET PSA 31:7 section.

OET-LV: 3  In_YHWH self_of_my it_will_boast humble_people let_them_hear and_let_them_rejoice. (PSA 34:3)

OET-RV: 2 I will praise Yahweh!
 ⇔ Let those who are oppressed hear and celebrate. (PSA 34:2)

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OET-LV: 24 Vindicate_me according_to_of_your_righteousness Oh_YHWH god_of_my and_not may_they_rejoice to_me. (PSA 35:24)

OET-RV: 24 Yahweh, my god, vindicate me because you always do what is right.
 ⇔ Don’t let my enemies celebrate over my defeat. (PSA 35:24)

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OET-LV: 17  May_they_exult and_may_they_rejoice in_you all_of those_of_who_seek_you may_they_say continually YHWH may_he_be_great those_who_love_of salvation_of_(of)_your. (PSA 40:17)

OET-RV: 16 But may all those who seek you celebrate and be glad because of you.
 ⇔ Let everyone who appreciates how you rescued them, say continually, “May Yahweh be praised.” (PSA 40:16)

Jump to OET PSA 40:16 section.

OET-LV: 12  It_will_rejoice the_mountain_of Tsiyyōn the_daughters_of Yəhūdāh/(Judah) they_will_be_glad on_account_of judgements_of_your. (PSA 48:12)

OET-RV: 11 Let Mt. Tsiyon (Zion) be glad.
 ⇔ ≈ Let Yehudah’s (Judah’s) daughters celebrate
 ⇔ → because of your righteous decrees. (PSA 48:11)

Jump to OET PSA 48:11 section.

OET-LV: 12  And_the_king he_will_rejoice in_god every_of (the)_one_who_swears_an_oath in/on/over_him/it he_will_boast if/because the_mouth_of those_who_speak_of (of)_falsehood it_will_be_shut_up. (PSA 63:12)

OET-RV: 11 But the king will express his happiness about God.
 ⇔ Everyone who trusts in God will boast,
 ⇔ but he won’t allow liars to say anything. (PSA 63:11)

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OET-LV: 5  May_they_rejoice and_may_they_sing_for_joy nations if/because you_judge peoples uprightness and_nations on_the_earth you_guide_them Şelāh. (PSA 67:5)

OET-RV: 4 Let the nations be glad and sing happily,
 ⇔ because you’ll judge the peoples with impartiality,
 ⇔ ≈ and govern the nations around the world. (Instrumental break.) (PSA 67:4)

Jump to OET PSA 67:4 section.

OET-LV: 5  May_they_exult and_may_they_rejoice in_you all_of those_of_who_seek_you and_may_they_say continually god may_he_be_great those_who_love_of salvation_of_(of)_your. (PSA 70:5)

OET-RV: 4 Let all those who strive to follow you, celebrate and be glad about you.
 ⇔ ≈ Let those who rely on you to rescue them always say, “May God be praised.” (PSA 70:4)

Jump to OET PSA 70:4 section.

OET-LV: 43  You_have_exalted the_right_hand_of his_foes_of_his you_have_allowed_to_rejoice all_of enemies_of_his. (PSA 89:43)

OET-RV: 42 You have given strength to his enemies;
 ⇔ ≈ You’ve made all his enemies celebrate. (PSA 89:42)

Jump to OET PSA 89:42 section.

OET-LV: 5  If/because you_have_made_me_rejoice Oh_YHWH by_deed[s]_of_your in_the_works_of your_two’s_hands_of_your I_sing_for_joy. (PSA 92:5)

OET-RV: 4 Yes, you, Yahweh, have made me happy by your actions.
 ⇔ ≈ I will cheerfully sing because of what you’ve done. (PSA 92:4)

Jump to OET PSA 92:4 section.

OET-LV: 8 It_hears and_it_rejoiced Tsiyyōn/(Zion) and_ the_daughters_of Yəhūdāh/(Judah) _they_were_glad on_account_of judgements_of_your Oh_YHWH. (PSA 97:8)

OET-RV: 8 Tsiyon (Zion) heard and was glad,
 ⇔ ≈ and Yehudah’s (Judah’s) towns celebrated
 ⇔ because your decrees are fair and right, Yahweh. (PSA 97:8)

Jump to OET PSA 97:8 section.

OET-LV: 31 The_glory_of YHWH may_it_be forever_perpetuity YHWH may_he_rejoice in_works_of_his. (PSA 104:31)

OET-RV: 31 May Yahweh’s splendour last forever.
 ⇔ May Yahweh find pleasure in everything he’s made and done. (PSA 104:31)

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OET-LV: 38 Miʦrayim/(Egypt) it_rejoiced when_they_went_out if/because of_them_of_dread it_had_fallen on_them. (PSA 105:38)

OET-RV: 38 Mitsrayim (Egypt) was glad when they departed,
 ⇔ because they’d come to very much dread them. (PSA 105:38)

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OET-LV: 42 Upright_people they_see and_they_rejoice and_all unrighteousness it_shuts her/its_mouth. (PSA 107:42)

OET-RV: 42 The godly people will see that and celebrate,
 ⇔ and all wicked people will be shamed into silence. (PSA 107:42)

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OET-LV: 74 Those_fearing_of_you may_they_see_me and_may_they_rejoice if/because for_message_of_your I_have_waited. (PSA 119:74)

OET-RV: 74 May those who respect you see me and be happy
 ⇔ because I put my hope in what you’ve said. (PSA 119:74)

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OET-LV: 13 The_joyful_people to_Lo- debar who_say am_not by_our_own_of_strength have_we_taken to/for_us Qarnāyim. (AMO 6:13)

OET-RV: 13 you who celebrate about capturing Lo-Devar—
 ⇔ who say, “Didn’t we take Karnayim by our own strength?” (AMO 6:13)

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OET-LV: 21  And_he/it_was just_ Ḩīrām _as_heard DOM the_words/messages_of Shəlomoh/(Solomon) and_he_rejoiced exceedingly and_he/it_said be_blessed YHWH the_day who he_has_given to_Dāvid a_son wise over the_people (the)_great (the)_this. (KI1 5:21)

OET-RV: 7 When Hiram got Shelomoh’s message, he was very happy and said, “Blessed be Yahweh today, who has given David a wise son to rule over that great nation.” (KI1 5:7)

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OET-LV: 9 And_ the_people _they_rejoiced because they_had_made_a_contribution if/because with_a_heart complete they_had_made_a_contribution to/for_YHWH and_also Dāvid the_king he_rejoiced joy great. (CH1 29:9)

OET-RV: 9 The people were excited, because they’d all given willingly to Yahweh, and King David was also very pleased. (CH1 29:9)

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OET-LV: 27 And_ every_of (the)_man_of Yəhūdāh and_Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) _they_turned_back and_Yəhōshāfāţ at_head_of_their to_return to Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) with_joy if/because he_had_made_them_rejoice YHWH from_enemies_of_their. (CH2 20:27)

OET-RV: 27 Then all the men from Yerushalem and across Yehudah returned to Yerushalem with King Yehoshafat leading them—celebrating because Yahweh had enabled them to defeat their enemies. (CH2 20:27)

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OET-LV: 36 And_ Ḩizqiyyāh and_all the_people _he_rejoiced on that_which_ the_ʼElohīm _he_had_prepared for_people if/because in_suddenness the_thing it_had_happened. (CH2 29:36)

OET-RV: 36 and Hizkiyah and all the people celebrated about what God had prepared for the people, because it had all happened fairly quickly. (CH2 29:36)

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OET-LV: 10 The_proverbs_of Shəlomoh/(Solomon) a_son wise he_makes_glad a_father and_a_son a_fool is_the_grief_of his/its_mother. (PRO 10:1)

OET-RV: 10 The proverbs by Shelomoh (Solomon):
 ⇔ A wise son makes his father happy,
 ⇔ ^ but a foolish son causes grief for his mother. (PRO 10:1)

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OET-LV: 20 A_son wise he_makes_glad a_father and_a_fool a_person is_despising his/its_mother. (PRO 15:20)

OET-RV: 20 A wise child brings happiness to their father,
 ⇔ ^ but a foolish person despises their mother. (PRO 15:20)

Jump to OET PRO 15:20 section.

OET-LV: 15 My_son_of_my if heart_of_your it_is_wise heart_of_my also I it_will_rejoice. (PRO 23:15)

OET-RV: 15 My child, if you value wisdom
 ⇔ then I’ll certainly be very happy. (PRO 23:15)

Jump to OET PRO 23:15 section.

OET-LV: 17 When_falls mmm do_not rejoice and_when_stumbles_he not let_it_rejoice heart_of. (PRO 24:17)

OET-RV: 17 Don’t cheer when your enemy falls,
 ⇔ ≈ and when they stumble, don’t celebrate (PRO 24:17)

Jump to OET PRO 24:17 section.

OET-LV: 2 When_ righteous_people _increase the_people it_rejoices and_when_ a_wicked_person _rules a_people it_groans. (PRO 29:2)

OET-RV: 2 When it’s the godly ones who increase, the people are happy,
 ⇔ ^ but when it’s the wicked, a nation groans. (PRO 29:2)

Jump to OET PRO 29:2 section.

OET-LV: 12 I_know if/because_that there_is_not good for_them if/because (if) to_rejoice and_to_do good in_life_of_his. (ECC 3:12)

OET-RV: 12 I know that there’s nothing better for them
 ⇔ than being cheerful and doing good during their lives (ECC 3:12)

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OET-LV: 18  Also every_of the_humankind whom he_has_given to_him/it the_ʼElohīm wealth and_riches and_he_has_given_him_power to_eat from_him/it and_to_receive DOM portion_of_his and_to_take_pleasure in_toil_of_his this is_a_gift_of god it. (ECC 5:18)

OET-RV: 19 Also, each person who’s been given wealth and possessions by God and has been empowered
 ⇔ to eat from it
 ⇔ and to accept their allocation in life
 ⇔ and to enjoy their hard work:
 ⇔ that’s a gift from God. (ECC 5:19)

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OET-LV: 8 If/because if years many the_humankind he_will_live in_all_of_of_them let_him_take_pleasure and_let_him_remember DOM the_days_of the_darkness if/because many they_will_be all that_it_has_come is_futility. (ECC 11:8)

OET-RV: 8 Even if a person lives for many years,
 ⇔ they should take pleasure in all of them,
 ⇔ but remember the dark days
 ⇔ because everything that happens is pointless. (ECC 11:8)

Jump to OET ECC 11:8 section.

OET-LV: 21 Do_not fear Oh_land be_glad and_rejoice if/because YHWH he_has_made_great for_doing. (JOL 2:21)

OET-RV:  ⇔  21 Don’t fear, land. Be glad and celebrate,
 ⇔ because Yahweh has been doing powerful things. (JOL 2:21)

Jump to OET JOL 2:21 section.

OET-LV: 2  You_will_multiply the_nation to_it you_will_magnify the_rejoicing they_will_rejoice to_your_face like_the_rejoicing_of at_harvest just_as people_are_glad when_divide_they plunder. (ISA 9:2)

OET-RV: 3 You have multiplied the nation itself.
 ⇔ You’ve increased its happiness.
 ⇔ ≈ They celebrate in front of you
 ⇔ like the happiness at harvest time.
 ⇔ ≈ Like their excitement when dividing the plunder, (ISA 9:3)

Jump to OET ISA 9:3 section.

OET-LV: 29 Do_not rejoice Oh_Pəleshet of_you_of_all if/because_that the_rod of_the_one_who_struck_you it_has_been_broken if/because from_the_root_of a_snake a_viper it_will_go_forth and_fruit_of_its will_be_a_serpent flying. (ISA 14:29)

OET-RV: 29 All you Pelishtim, don’t celebrate that the rod that struck you is now broken,
 ⇔ because out of the root of that snake, a viper will grow,
 ⇔ and its result will be a darting adder. (ISA 14:29)

Jump to OET ISA 14:29 section.

OET-LV: 7 And_I_will_bring_them to the_mountain_of my_holiness_of_my and_I_will_make_them_rejoice in_house_of my_prayer_of_my offerings_of_their_burnt and_sacrifices_of_their will_be_for_acceptance on altar_of_my if/because house_of_my a_house_of prayer it_will_be_called to/from_all/each/any/every the_peoples. (ISA 56:7)

OET-RV: 7 I’ll bring them to my sacred mountain
 ⇔ and make them happy in my temple where people pray.
 ⇔ Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be acceptable on my altar,
 ⇔ because my temple will be called a prayer house for all the nations. (ISA 56:7)

Jump to OET ISA 56:7 section.

OET-LV: 14 Shout_for_joy Oh_daughter_of Tsiyyōn/(Zion) shout Oh_Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) rejoice and_exult in_all the_heart Oh_daughter_of Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem). (ZEP 3:14)

OET-RV: 14 Tsiyon’s (Zion’s) daughter, sing happily.
 ⇔ ≈ All Yisrael (Israel), shout aloud.
 ⇔ Daughters of Yerushalem (Jerusalem), be happy and triumphant will all your being. (ZEP 3:14)

Jump to OET ZEP 3:14 section.

OET-LV: 13 Then a_virgin she_will_rejoice with_dancing and_young_men and_old_men alike and_I_will_turn mourning_of_their into_joy and_I_will_comfort_them and_I_will_make_them_glad from_sorrow_of_their. (JER 31:13)

OET-RV: 13 Then the young women will celebrate with dancing,
 ⇔ ≈ along with the young and old men together.
 ⇔ I’ll turn their mourning into happiness and I’ll comfort them,
 ⇔ ≈ and I’ll give them reason for celebration rather than sorrow. (JER 31:13)

Jump to OET JER 31:13 section.

OET-LV: 17 YHWH he_has_done what he_planned he_has_fulfilled message_of_his which he_commanded from_days_of antiquity he_has_torn_down and_not he_has_spared and_he_has_made_rejoice on_you an_enemy he_has_lifted_up the_horn_of your(pl)_foes_of_your. (LAM 2:17)

OET-RV: 17 Yahweh has done what he planned.
 ⇔ He’s fulfilled the message that he commanded in ancient times.
 ⇔ He has overthrown and shown no compassion,
 ⇔ and the enemy rejoiced over you.
 ⇔ He has enabled your enemies to get stronger. (LAM 2:17)

Jump to OET LAM 2:17 section.

OET-LV: 12 And_do_not look on_the_day_of your(ms)_brother/kindred in/on_day his_misfortune_of_his and_do_not rejoice to_the_people_of Yəhūdāh/(Judah) in/on_day perish_they and_do_not make_big mouth_of_your in/on_day trouble. (OBA 1:12)

OET-RV: 12 You shouldn’t have gloated over your cousins on the day of their misfortune.
 ⇔ ≈ And you shouldn’t have celebrated about the destruction of the people of Yehudah (Judah).
 ⇔ You shouldn’t have bragged in their time of distress. (OBA 1:12)

Jump to OET OBA 1:12 section.

OET-LV: 14 Thus my_master YHWH he_says just_ all_of the_earth/land _as_rejoices desolation I_will_make for_you. (EZE 35:14)

OET-RV: 14 The master Yahweh says this: I’ll make you into a desolate place while the rest of the world cheers. (EZE 35:14)

Jump to OET EZE 35:14 section.

OET-LV: 43 And_they_sacrificed on_day (the)_that sacrifices great and_they_rejoiced if/because the_ʼElohīm he_had_made_them_rejoice joy great and_also the_women and_the_youths they_rejoiced and_ the_rejoicing_of Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) _it_was_heard from_a_distance. (NEH 12:43)

OET-RV: 43 Then that same day they offered many sacrifices, and they celebrated because God had made them very pleased. The women and children also celebrated, in fact the sound of the celebrations in Yerushalem (Jerusalem) was so loud that it can be heard far away. (NEH 12:43)

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OET-LV: 7 And_they_will_be like_a_warrior_of ʼEfrayim and_ heart_of_their _it_will_rejoice like wine and_children_of_their they_will_see and_they_will_rejoice heart_of_their it_will_rejoice in_YHWH. (ZEC 10:7)

OET-RV: 7 Then Yisrael (Israel; Heb. Efrayim) will be like a warrior,
 ⇔ and their hearts will rejoice as with wine;
 ⇔ Their children will see and rejoice.
 ⇔ ≈ Their hearts will rejoice in me! (ZEC 10:7)

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