Further Sayings of the Wise
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These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
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He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;
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But to them that rebukehim shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
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He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
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Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.
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Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.
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Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.
Bible text: American Standard Version (1901) · Public domain