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For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing That he should delight in God.'
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"Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: Far be it from God to do wickedness, And from the Almighty to commit iniquity.
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For He repays man according to his work, And makes man to find a reward according to his way.
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Surely God will never do wickedly, Nor will the Almighty pervert justice.
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Who gave Him charge over the earth? Or who appointed Him over the whole world?
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If He should set His heart on it, If He should gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath,
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All flesh would perish together, And man would return to dust.
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"If you have understanding, hear this; Listen to the sound of my words:
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Should one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn Him who is most just?
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Is it fitting to say to a king, 'You are worthless,' And to nobles, 'You are wicked'?
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Yet He is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich more than the poor; For they are all the work of His hands.