A worthless man digs up evil, while his words are like scorching fire.
A perverse man spreads strife, and a slanderer separates intimate friends.
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil; but a fool is arrogant and careless.
Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor; but it is swept away by injustice.
Wise people store up knowledge; but with the mouth of foolish persons ruin is immanent.
There are six things which the Creator hates; yes, even seven that are an abomination to the Creator:
~haughty eyes
~a lying tongue
~hands that shed innocent blood
~a heart that devises wicked plans
~feet that run rapidly to evil
~a false witness who utter lies
~a person who incites strife among citizens.
Put away your deceitful mouth; put devious speech far from you.
Do not envy a man of violence; do not choose any of his ways.
For I know that the Creator will maintain the cause of oppressed people and justice for the poor.
Bad people have slung their weapons to cast down the poor and the needy citizens, to kill those who are moral.
The person who oppresses the poor taunts the Creator, but whoever is gracious to the needy honors the Creator.
Let the Creator uphold oppressed people and protect their children.
For the Creator will deliver needy persons when they cry for help; the Creator will have compassion on poor and needy people.
The Creator will rescue them from oppression and violence.
Who emulates the Creator?
Whoever is humble, whoever raises the poor from the dust and
lifts needy people from the dregs, to make them sit with those
who are running the show.
Selah.
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