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The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens;

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By His knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down the dew.

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My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

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So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.

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Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.

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When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

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Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;

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For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.

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Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so.

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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, For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.

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Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.

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Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways;

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For the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord, But His secret counsel is with the upright.

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The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just.

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Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.