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They will be like a tree planted by the water
    that spreads out its roots to the stream.
When the heat comes, it does not fear;
    its leaves stay green.
It is not concerned in a year of drought,
    and it never fails to bear fruit.
The heart is more deceitful than any other thing,
    and it is also perverse.
    Who can uncover its secrets?
10 I, the Lord, search the heart
    and probe the mind
to reward all according to their conduct
    and as their deeds deserve.

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They will be like a tree planted by the water
    that sends out its roots by the stream.(A)
It does not fear when heat comes;
    its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought(B)
    and never fails to bear fruit.”(C)

The heart(D) is deceitful above all things
    and beyond cure.
    Who can understand it?

10 “I the Lord search the heart(E)
    and examine the mind,(F)
to reward(G) each person according to their conduct,
    according to what their deeds deserve.”(H)

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