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He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.
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The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.
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He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after his judgments.
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My son, blemish not thy good deeds, neither use uncomfortable words when thou givest any thing.
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Shall not the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than a gift.
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Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.
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A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.
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Learn before thou speak, and use physick or ever thou be sick.
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Before judgment examine thyself, and in the day of visitation thou shalt find mercy.
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Humble thyself before thou be sick, and in the time of sins shew repentance.
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Let nothing hinder thee to pay thy vow in due time, and defer not until death to be justified.