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The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… exult (verb) - 1: to be extremely joyful : rejoice 2 obsolete : to leap for joy Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Exult leaped into English in the 16th century as a verb meaning "to leap for joy." George Chapman used it that way in a translation
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;