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From the beginning he has made good things for the good and terrible things for sinners.
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The basic needs of life are these: water, fire, iron, and salt, flour, honey, and milk, wine, clothing, and oil.
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All these things are good for those who are devout, but they turn into evils for sinners.
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There are winds that were created to bring punishment, fierce enough to move mountains. In times of judgment, they unleash their strength and calm the anger of their maker.
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Vicious animals, scorpions, and snakes; the sword that destroys the wicked; fire, hail, famine, and disease; these have all been created as punishments.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.