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English Standard Version

The star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.

Matthew 2:9

Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!

Psalm 43:3

Matthew 2 (English Standard Version)

6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’”
7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.
8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”
9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

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Psalm 43 (English Standard Version)

1 Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause
against an ungodly people,
from the deceitful and unjust man
deliver me!
2 For you are the God in whom I take refuge;
why have you rejected me?
Why do I go about mourning
because of the oppression of the enemy?
3 Send out your light and your truth;
let them lead me;
let them bring me to your holy hill
and to your dwelling!
4 Then I will go to the altar of God,
to God my exceeding joy,
and I will praise you with the lyre,
O God, my God.
5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God.

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Free Bible Version

The star which the wise men had seen in the east led them until it stopped right above the place where the child was.

Matthew 2:9

Send your light and your truth so they can guide me; let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live.

Psalm 43:3

Matthew 2 (Free Bible Version)

6 ‘Bethlehem in the land of Judea, you are certainly not the least important of Judah's leading cities, for a leader will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.’”
7 Then Herod called the wise men and met with them in private and found out from them exactly when the star appeared.
8 He sent them to Bethlehem, telling them, “When you get there, search for the child. Once you find him let me know so that I can come and worship him too.”
9 After they had heard what the king had to say they went on their way, and the star which they had seen in the east led them until it stopped right above the place where the child was.
10 When they saw the star they couldn't contain their happiness!
11 They went into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. They bowed and worshiped him. Then they opened their bags of treasure and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
12 Warned by a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by a different route.

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Psalm 43 (Free Bible Version)

1 God, please vindicate me! Plead my case against an unfaithful nation; save me from these wicked and dishonest people.
2 For you, God, are my protection—so why have you turned your back on me? Why must I go around weeping because of the attacks of my enemies?
3 Send your light and your truth so they can guide me; let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live.
4 I will go to God's altar, to God who makes me truly happy. I will praise you on the harp, God, my God.
5 Why am I so discouraged? Why do I feel so sad? I will hope in God; I will praise him because he is the one who saves me—my God!

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