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more than a mighty shield and more than a heavy spear, it will fight on your behalf against your enemy.
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A good man will be surety for his neighbor, but a man who has lost his sense of shame will fail him.
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Do not forget all the kindness of your surety, for he has given his life for you.
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A sinner will overthrow the prosperity of his surety,
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and one who does not feel grateful will abandon his rescuer.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.