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So that your faith may be in the Lord, I have made them clear to you this day, even to you.
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Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,
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To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?
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Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:
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For the Lord will give support to their cause, and take the life of those who take their goods.
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Do not be friends with a man who is given to wrath; do not go in the company of an angry man:
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For fear of learning his ways and making a net ready for your soul.
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Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts:
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If you have nothing with which to make payment, he will take away your bed from under you.
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Let not the old landmark be moved which your fathers have put in place.
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Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.