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The Lord plucks up the roots of the nations, and plants the humble in their place.
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The Lord lays waste the lands of the nations, and destroys them to the foundations of the earth.
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He removes some of them and destroys them, and erases the memory of them from the earth.
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Pride was not created for human beings, or violent anger for those born of women.
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Whose offspring are worthy of honor? Human offspring. Whose offspring are worthy of honor? Those who fear the Lord. Whose offspring are unworthy of honor? Human offspring. Whose offspring are unworthy of honor? Those who break the commandments.
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