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Love justice, you rulers of the world. Set your minds sincerely on the Lord, and look for him with all honesty.
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Those who do not try to test him will find him; he will show himself to those who trust him.
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Dishonest thoughts separate people from God, and if we are foolish enough to test him, his power will put us to shame.
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Wisdom will never be at home with anyone who is deceitful or a slave of sin.
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Everyone who is holy has learned to stay away from deceitful people. He will not stay around when foolish thoughts are being expressed; he will not feel comfortable when injustice is done.
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Wisdom is a spirit that is friendly to people, but she will not forgive anyone who speaks against God, for God knows our feelings and thoughts, and hears our every word.
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Since the Lord's spirit fills the entire world, and holds everything in it together, she knows every word that people say.
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No one who speaks wickedly will escape notice; sooner or later he will receive just punishment.
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The intentions of ungodly people will be closely examined; their words will be reported to the Lord, and then they will get the punishment that their wickedness deserves.