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All these are good for the godly, but for sinners they turn into evils.
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"There are winds created for vengeance, and in their anger they can dislodge mountains; on the day of reckoning they will pour out their strength and calm the anger of their Maker.
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Fire and hail and famine and pestilence, all these have been created for vengeance;
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the fangs of wild animals and scorpions and vipers, and the sword that punishes the ungodly with destruction.
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They take delight in doing his bidding, always ready for his service on earth; and when their time comes they never disobey his command."
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.