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of a transgression, before a judge or magistrate; and of iniquity, before a congregation or the people; of unjust dealing, before your partner or friend;
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Therefore show respect for my words: For it is good to retain every kind of shame, and not everything is confidently esteemed by every one.
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Be ashamed of immorality, before your father or mother; and of a lie, before a prince or a ruler;
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of a transgression, before a judge or magistrate; and of iniquity, before a congregation or the people; of unjust dealing, before your partner or friend;
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and of theft, in the place where you live. Be ashamed before the truth of God and his covenant. Be ashamed of selfish behavior at meals, of surliness in receiving and giving,
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and of silence, before those who greet you; of looking at a woman who is a harlot,
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.