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Because being ministers of his kingdom, you have not judged rightly, nor kept the law of justice, nor walked according to the will of God.
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Give ear, you that rule the people, and that please yourselves in multitudes of nations:
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For power is given you by the Lord, and strength by the most High, who will examine your works, and search out your thoughts:
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Because being ministers of his kingdom, you have not judged rightly, nor kept the law of justice, nor walked according to the will of God.
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Horribly and speedily will he appear to you: for a most severe judgment shall be for them that bear rule.
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For to him that is little, mercy is granted: but the mighty shall be mightily tormented.
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