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He who fears the Lord will accept his discipline, and those who rise early to seek him will find favor.
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He who seeks the law will be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble at it.
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Those who fear the Lord will form true judgments, and like a light they will kindle righteous deeds.
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A sinful man will shun reproof, and will find a decision according to his liking.
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A man of judgment will not overlook an idea, and an insolent and proud man will not cower in fear.
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.