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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.
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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.
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A leader should be honored by those who follow him, and the Lord honors those who fear him.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.