The Blessings of Divine Discipline

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Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

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For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.

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He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.

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In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.

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You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.

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You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth.

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For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.

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You will know that your tent is secure, and find nothing amiss when inspecting your home.

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You will know that your offspring will be many, your descendants like the grass of the earth.

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You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.

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Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”