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For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished: but the kindred of the wicked shall speedily become desolate.
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Many such things have I seen with mine eyes, and mine ear hath heard greater things than these.
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In the congregation of the ungodly shall a fire be kindled; and in a rebellious nation wrath is set on fire.
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He was not pacified toward the old giants, who fell away in the strength of their foolishness.
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Neither spared he the place where Lot sojourned, but abhorred them for their pride.
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He pitied not the people of perdition, who were taken away in their sins:
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Nor the six hundred thousand footmen, who were gathered together in the hardness of their hearts.
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And if there be one stiffnecked among the people, it is marvel if he escape unpunished: for mercy and wrath are with him; he is mighty to forgive, and to pour out displeasure.
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As his mercy is great, so is his correction also: he judgeth a man according to his works
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The sinner shall not escape with his spoils: and the patience of the godly shall not be frustrate.
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Make way for every work of mercy: for every man shall find according to his works.