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For power is given you of the Lord, and sovereignty from the Highest, who shall try your works, and search out your counsels.
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Because, being ministers of his kingdom, ye have not judged aright, nor kept the law, nor walked after the counsel of God;
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Horribly and speedily shall he come upon you: for a sharp judgment shall be to them that be in high places.
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For mercy will soon pardon the meanest: but mighty men shall be mightily tormented.
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For he which is Lord over all shall fear no man's person, neither shall he stand in awe of any man's greatness: for he hath made the small and great, and careth for all alike.