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13 The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil:
Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way,
And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
14 Counsel is mine, and [a]sound knowledge:
I am understanding; I have might.
15 By me kings reign,
And princes decree justice.

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  1. Proverbs 8:14 Or, effectual working

13 To fear the Lord(A) is to hate evil;(B)
    I hate(C) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
    I have insight, I have power.(D)
15 By me kings reign
    and rulers(E) issue decrees that are just;

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