Wisdom of Solomon 6:1-9
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1 Hear therefore, O ye kings, and understand; learn, ye that be judges of the ends of the earth.
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2 Give ear, ye that rule the people, and glory in the multitude of nations.
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3 For power is given you of the Lord, and sovereignty from the Highest, who shall try your works, and search out your counsels.
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4 Because, being ministers of his kingdom, ye have not judged aright, nor kept the law, nor walked after the counsel of God;
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5 Horribly and speedily shall he come upon you: for a sharp judgment shall be to them that be in high places.
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6 For mercy will soon pardon the meanest: but mighty men shall be mightily tormented.
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7 For he which is Lord over all shall fear no man's person, neither shall he stand in awe of any man's greatness: for he hath made the small and great, and careth for all alike.
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8 But a sore trial shall come upon the mighty.
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9 Unto you therefore, O kings, do I speak, that ye may learn wisdom, and not fall away.