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13 ·If you respect the Lord, you will also [L Those who fear/have awe for the Lord] hate evil.
    I hate pride and ·bragging [arrogance],
    ·evil ways [L the path of evil] and ·lies [L a perverse mouth].
14 I have advice and ·good sense [resourcefulness; ability],
    and I have understanding and ·power [strength].
15 ·I help kings to govern [L By me kings reign]
    and ·rulers [princes] ·to make fair laws [issue just decrees].

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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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