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Therefore the Lord is patient with them and pours out his mercy upon them.
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He sees and recognizes that their end will be evil; therefore he grants them forgiveness in abundance.
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The compassion of man is for his neighbor, but the compassion of the Lord is for all living beings. He rebukes and trains and teaches them, and turns them back, as a shepherd his flock.
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He has compassion on those who accept his discipline and who are eager for his judgments.
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My son, do not mix reproach with your good deeds, nor cause grief by your words when you present a gift.
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Does not the dew assuage the scorching heat? So a word is better than a gift.
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Indeed, does not a word surpass a good gift? Both are to be found in a gracious man.
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A fool is ungracious and abusive, and the gift of a grudging man makes the eyes dim.
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Before you speak, learn, and before you fall ill, take care of your health.
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Before judgment, examine yourself, and in the hour of visitation you will find forgiveness.
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Before falling ill, humble yourself, and when you are on the point of sinning, turn back.