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13 This is such an evil time that clever people say nothing. That is how they keep themselves safe.’

14 You say that the Lord God Almighty is with you. Stop doing evil things. Do good things, so that you will live. Then the Lord God Almighty will really be with you, as you say. 15 Hate evil things and love good things. When you judge people, be fair and honest. Then maybe the Lord God Almighty will be kind to those of his people who still remain, Joseph's descendants.

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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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