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He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of
God.
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My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.
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The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord.
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Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.
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For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.
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Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy
strength.
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But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for thee to
see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.
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Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men
understand.
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For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their
judgment.
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Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not.
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A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein.
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An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.
28
In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken
root in him.
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The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise
man.
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Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.
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And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he
falleth, he shall find a stay.
CHAPTER 4
My son, defraud not the poor of his living, and make not the needy eyes to wait long.
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Make not an hungry soul sorrowful; neither provoke a man in his distress.
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Add not more trouble to an heart that is vexed; and defer not to give to him that is in need.
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Reject not the supplication of the afflicted; neither turn away thy face from a poor man.
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Turn not away thine eye from the needy, and give him none occasion to curse thee:
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For if he curse thee in the bitterness of his soul, his prayer shall be heard of him that made
him.
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Get thyself the love of the congregation, and bow thy head to a great man.
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Let it not grieve thee to bow down thine ear to the poor, and give him a friendly answer with
meekness.
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