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Then will she return the straight way unto him, and comfort him and show him her secrets.
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But if he go wrong, she will forsake him, and give him over to his own ruin.
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Observe the opportunity, and beware of evil; and be not ashamed when it concerneth thy soul.
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For there is a shame that bringeth sin, and there is a shame which is glory and grace.
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Accept no person against thy soul, and let not the reverence of any man cause thee to fall.
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And refrain not to speak when there is occasion to do good, and hide not thy wisdom in her beauty.
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For by speech wisdom shall be known, and learning by the word of the tongue.
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In no wise speak against the truth, but be abashed by the error of thine ignorance.
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Be not ashamed to confess thy sins, and force not the course of the river.
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Make not thyself an underling to a foolish man, neither accept the person of the mighty.
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Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord shall fight for thee.