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13 The wise man keeps quiet at such a time, for it is a sinful time.

14 Look for good and not sin, that you may live. Then the Lord God of All will be with you, just as you have said. 15 Hate sin, and love good. And let what is fair be done at the gate. It may be that the Lord God of All will show kindness to those left of Joseph.

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13 Therefore the prudent keep quiet(A) in such times,
    for the times are evil.(B)

14 Seek good, not evil,
    that you may live.(C)
Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you,
    just as you say he is.
15 Hate evil,(D) love good;(E)
    maintain justice in the courts.(F)
Perhaps(G) the Lord God Almighty will have mercy(H)
    on the remnant(I) of Joseph.

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