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For at first she will walk with him on tortuous paths, she will bring fear and cowardice upon him, and will torment him by her discipline until she trusts him, and she will test him with her ordinances.
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Then she will come straight back to him and gladden him, and will reveal her secrets to him.
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If he goes astray she will forsake him, and hand him over to his ruin.
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Observe the right time, and beware of evil; and do not bring shame on yourself.
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For there is a shame which brings sin, and there is a shame which 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 crucial time, and do not hide your wisdom.
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For wisdom is known through speech, and education through the words of the tongue.
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Never speak against the truth, but be mindful 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.
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Do not subject yourself to a foolish fellow, nor show partiality to a ruler.