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The Lord has pulled up nations by the roots and established humbler ones in their place.
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The Lord has overthrown empires and completely devastated their lands.
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He destroyed some so completely that they are not even remembered any more.
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The Creator never intended for human beings to be arrogant and violent.
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Who deserves honor? The human race does, because people fear the Lord. Who does not deserve honor? The human race does not, because people break the Lord's commands.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.