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The LORD says, "Those who trust in man are under my curse. They depend on human strength. Their hearts turn away from me.
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They will be like a bush in a dry and empty land. They will not enjoy success when it comes. They will live in dry places in the desert. It is a land of salt where no one else lives.
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"But I will bless any man who trusts in me. I will show my favor to the one who depends on me.
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He will be like a tree that is planted near water. It sends out its roots beside a stream. It is not afraid when heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It does not worry when there is no rain. It always bears fruit."
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A human heart is more dishonest than anything else. It can't be healed. Who can understand it?