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Hear therefore, O ye kings, and understand; learn, ye that be judges of the ends of the earth.
2
Give ear, ye that rule the people, and glory in the multitude of nations.
3
For power is given you of the Lord, and sovereignty from the Highest, who shall try your works, and search out your counsels.
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Because, being ministers of his kingdom, ye have not judged aright, nor kept the law, nor walked after the counsel of God;
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Horribly and speedily shall he come upon you: for a sharp judgment shall be to them that be in high places.
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For mercy will soon pardon the meanest: but mighty men shall be mightily tormented.
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The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.