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| 1"Cry out, won't you! Is there anyone who will answer you? To whom will you turn among the holy ones? | 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 2For wrath will slay a fool; zealous anger will kill the naive. | 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 3"I myself saw a fool becoming established, but I suddenly cursed where he lived. | 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 4His children are far from deliverance; they'll be maltreated before they leave home, with no one to rescue them. | 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 5Then the hungry will devour his harvest, snatching it even from the midst of thorns, while the thirsty covet their wealth. | 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 6For wickedness doesn't crop up from dust, nor does trouble sprout out of the ground; | 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 7But mankind is born headed for trouble, just as sparks soar skyward." | 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 8"Now as for me, I would seek God if I were you; I would commit my case to God. | 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 9He is always doing great things that cannot be explained, countless awesome deeds. | 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 10He sends rain on the surface of the earth, and waters the surface of the open country. | 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 11He sets the lowly on high, and lifts those who mourn to safety. | 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 12He frustrates the plans of the crafty; so that what they work for never succeeds. | 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 13He captures the wise in their own craftiness, bringing a quick end to their cunning advice. | 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 14They meet with darkness in broad daylight; at noonday they grope around as if it were night. | 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 15So he delivers from the sword of their mouth— the poor from the power of the mighty. | 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 16Therefore there is hope for those who are poor, and iniquity shuts its mouth. | 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 17"Indeed, how blessed is the person whom God reproves! So never disrespect the discipline of the Almighty, | 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 18because though he wounds, but then applies bandages; though he strikes, his hands still heal. | 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 19"He will deliver you through six calamities; and calamity won't touch you throughout the seventh. | 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 20He will deliver you from death by famine; in war from the power of the sword. | 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 21You'll be protected from the accusing tongue; you need not fear destruction when it heads your way. | 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 22You'll laugh at destruction and famine; and you need not fear the beasts of the earth. | 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 23For you'll have a pact with the stones in the field; and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you. | 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 24You'll know that your home is secure; when you search your possessions, and nothing will be missing. | 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 25You'll know that you'll have many children; and that your offspring will be like the grass of the earth. | 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 26You'll go to your grave at a ripe old age; like a stack of grain that's harvested at just the right time. | 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 27"Look! We have thought all this through, and what we've said is true; So please listen and learn for your own good!" | 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
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