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The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
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Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him with His hand.
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I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread.
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He is ever merciful, and lends; And his descendants are blessed.
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Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell forevermore.
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For the Lord loves justice, And does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.
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The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell in it forever.
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The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice.
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The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.
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The wicked watches the righteous, And seeks to slay him.
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The Lord will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged.