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Then the Lord formed human beings from the dust
1 and sent each of them back to it again.
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He gave them only a limited time to live, but he gave them authority over everything on earth.
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He made them to be like himself, and gave them his own strength.
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He made all other creatures afraid of them; he gave them authority over all the animals and birds.
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He gave them their tongues, their eyes, their ears, their minds, and their consciences.
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He filled them with knowledge and understanding
2 and showed them the difference between good and evil.
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He gave them his own insight to let them see the majesty of his creation.
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They will praise his holy name and proclaim the greatness of all he does.
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He made knowledge available to them and gave them the Law as a source of life.
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He made an eternal covenant with them and revealed his commands to them.