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Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
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Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you, and you be found a liar.
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Two things I ask of thee; deny them not to me before I die:
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Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,
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lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, "Who is the LORD?" or lest I be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God.
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Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
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There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.
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There are those who are pure in their own eyes but are not cleansed of their filth.
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There are those--how lofty are their eyes, how high their eyelids lift!
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There are those whose teeth are swords, whose teeth are knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, the needy from among men.
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The leech has two daughters; "Give, give," they cry. Three things are never satisfied; four never say, "Enough":