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God is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside and out.
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Love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity.
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Youth may be admired for vigor, but gray hair gives prestige to old age.
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A good thrashing purges evil; punishment goes deep within us.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.