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5 He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
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Those who are at ease have contempt for misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.
6 The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.
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The tents of marauders are undisturbed, and those who provoke God are secure— those God has in his hand.
7 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:
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“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you;
8 Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
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or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you.
9 Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?
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Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?
10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
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In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.
11 Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
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Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes food?
12 With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
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Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?
13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
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“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.
14 Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.
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What he tears down cannot be rebuilt; those he imprisons cannot be released.
15 Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
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If he holds back the waters, there is drought; if he lets them loose, they devastate the land.
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