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Leviticus 16:29

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 29 “And it must serve as a statute to time indefinite* for YOU people:+ In the seventh month* on the tenth of the month+ YOU should afflict YOUR souls,+ and YOU must not do any work,+ either the native* or the alien resident* who is residing as an alien in YOUR midst.

Leviticus 23:27

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 27 “However, on the tenth of this seventh month is the day of atonement.+ A holy convention should take place for YOU, and YOU must afflict YOUR souls+ and present an offering+ made by fire to Jehovah.

Numbers 29:7

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 7 “‘And on the tenth of this seventh month YOU should hold a holy convention,+ and YOU must afflict YOUR souls.+ No sort of work must YOU do.+

Psalm 35:13

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 13 As for me, when they became ill, my clothing was sackcloth,+
  With fasting I afflicted my soul,+
  And upon my bosom my own prayer would return.+