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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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If they go astray she will forsake them, and hand them over to their ruin.
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Watch for the opportune time, and beware of evil, and do not be ashamed to be yourself.
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For there is a shame that leads to sin, and there is a shame that is glory and favor.
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Do not show partiality, to your own harm, or deference, to your downfall.
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Do not refrain from speaking at the proper moment, and do not hide your wisdom.
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For wisdom becomes known through speech, and education through the words of the tongue.
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Never speak against the truth, but be ashamed of your ignorance.
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Do not be ashamed to confess your sins, and do not try to stop the current of a river.