in a low voice”) is used here; it means to study (TEV), “pore over” (MFT); “keep it in mind” (NEB). At the end of verse 8 two synonymous verbs are used: “cause to prosper” and “be successful” (as in verse 7); TEV you will be prosperous and successful; NEB “you will prosper and be successful in all that you do.” The combination prosperous and successful reflects the Hebrew practice of placing together two modifiers in what appears to be a coordinate relationship. However, the use of “and” in such
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