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Good is the opposite of evil, and life the opposite of death; so the sinner is the opposite of the godly.
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Look upon all the works of the Most High; they likewise are in pairs, one the opposite of the other.
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I was the last on watch; I was like one who gleans after the grape-gatherers; by the blessing of the Lord I excelled, and like a grape-gatherer I filled my wine press.
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Consider that I have not labored for myself alone, but for all who seek instruction.
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Hear me, you who are great among the people, and you leaders of the congregation, hearken.
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To son or wife, to brother or friend, do not give power over yourself, as long as you live; and do not give your property to another, lest you change your mind and must ask for it.
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While you are still alive and have breath in you, do not let any one take your place.
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For it is better that your children should ask from you than that you should look to the hand of you sons.
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Excel in all that you do; bring no stain upon your honor.
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At the time when you end the days of your life, in the hour of death, distribute your inheritance.
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Fodder and a stick and burdens for an ass; bread and discipline and work for a servant.