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To speak the truth, no person was ever born who did not sin; there is no one living who is not guilty.
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Therefore, Lord, your righteousness and goodness will certainly be made known when you show your mercy to those who have no treasure of good deeds."
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The Lord answered me, "Part of what you have said is correct, and things will happen as you have indicated.
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You can be sure that I will give no thought to those who have sinned or to their creation, death, judgment, or destruction.
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Instead, I will find my joy in the creation of the righteous, their earthly journey, their salvation, and their final reward.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.