Don’t desire a multitude of unprofitable children,
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If they multiply, don’t delight in them
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Don’t trust in their life.
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For from one who has understanding, a city will be populated,
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I have seen many such things with my eyes.
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In a congregation of sinners, a fire will be kindled.
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He was not pacified towards the giants of old time,
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He didn’t spare Lot’s neighbours,
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He didn’t pity the people of perdition
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or in like manner, the six hundred thousand footmen
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Even if there is one stiff-necked person,
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As his mercy is great, so is his correction also.
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The sinner will not escape with plunder.
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He will make room for every work of mercy.
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Don’t say, “I will be hidden from the Lord,”
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Behold, heaven, the heaven of heavens,
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The mountains and the foundations of the earth together
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No heart will think about these things.
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Like a tempest which no man can see,
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Who will declare his works of righteousness?
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He who is lacking in understanding thinks about these things.
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My son, listen to me, learn knowledge,
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I will impart instruction with precision,
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In the judgement of the Lord are his works from the beginning.
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He arranged his works for all time,
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No one pushes aside his neighbour.
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After this also the Lord looked at the earth
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All manner of living things covered its surface,
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