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Those who serve her minister to the Holy One; the Lord loves those who love her.
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Those who obey her will judge the nations, and all who listen to her will live secure.
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If they remain faithful, they will inherit her; their descendants will also obtain her.
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For at first she will walk with them on tortuous paths; she will bring fear and dread upon them, and will torment them by her discipline until she trusts them, and she will test them with her ordinances.
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Then she will come straight back to them again and gladden them, and will reveal her secrets to them.
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