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They think that our moral standards are so corrupt that everything we do should be avoided. They boast of having God for their Father, and believe that when all is said and done, only the righteous will be happy.
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But we'll see if that's true! Let's see what will happen when it's time for them to die!
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If the righteous really are God's children, God will save them from their enemies.
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So let's put them to the test. We'll be cruel to them, and torment them; then we'll find out how calm and reasonable they are! We'll find out just how much they can stand!
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We'll condemn them to a shameful death. After all, they say that God will protect them."
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.