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Therefore hearken to me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, [that he should do] wickedness; and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity.
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For the work of a man he shall render to him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.
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Yes, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
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Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?
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If he should set his heart upon man, [if] he should gather to himself his spirit and his breath;
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All flesh would perish together, and man would turn again to dust.
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If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
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Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
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[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?
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[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.
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In a moment they shall die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.