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13 So the wise may decide to keep quiet just then,
    because truly, it is an evil time.

14 Search for good and not for evil
    so that you may live;
That way the Eternal God, the Commander of heavenly armies, will be at your side,
    as you yourselves have even said.
15 Hate what is evil, and love all that is good;
    apply His laws justly in the courts at the city gates,
And it may be that the Eternal God, the Commander of heavenly armies,
    will have mercy on those descendants of Joseph who survived.

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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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