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Women whose husbands have died are alone in this world. Their trust is in the Lord. They pray day and night. But the one who lives only for the joy she can receive from this world is the same as dead even if she is alive.

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The widow who is really in need(A) and left all alone puts her hope in God(B) and continues night and day to pray(C) and to ask God for help. But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.(D) Give the people these instructions,(E) so that no one may be open to blame.

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