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The Lord ruined the lands of the nations, and he leveled them to their very foundations.
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He removed some people and destroyed them, and he erased their memory from the earth.
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Humans were not created to be arrogant, nor were those born of women made to indulge in anger.
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What offspring are honorable? Human offspring. What offspring are honorable? Those who fear the Lord. What offspring are dishonorable? Human offspring. What offspring are dishonorable? Those who violate the commandments.
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Among brothers and sisters, their leader is honored, and those who fear the Lord are honored in his sight.