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By His knowledge the deeps were broken up And the clouds drip with dew. |
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My son, let them not escape from your sight, But keep sound wisdom and discretion, |
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And they will be life to your soul (your inner self) And a gracious adornment to your neck (your outer self). |
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Then you will walk on your way [of life] securely And your foot will not stumble. |
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When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. |
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Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the storm of the wicked when it comes [since you will be blameless]; |
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For the LORD will be your confidence, firm and strong, And will keep your foot from being caught [in a trap]. |
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[3] Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due [its rightful recipients], When it is in your power to do it. |
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Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it," When you have it with you. |
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Do not devise evil against your neighbor, Who lives securely beside you. |
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Do not quarrel with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm. |
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Do not envy a man of violence And do not choose any of his ways. |
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