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Do not think of those who have lived wickedly in your sight, but remember those who have willingly acknowledged that you are to be feared.
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Do not will the destruction of those who have the ways of cattle, but regard those who have gloriously taught your law.
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Do not be angry with those who are deemed worse than wild animals, but love those who have always put their trust in your glory.
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For we and our ancestors have passed our lives in ways that bring death; but it is because of us sinners that you are called merciful.
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For if you have desired to have pity on us, who have no works of righteousness, then you will be called merciful.
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