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Have faith in Him in all circumstances, dear people.
    Open up your heart to Him;
    the True God shelters us in His arms.

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Human beings disappear like a breath;
    even people of rank live artificial lives.
Their weight is that of a breath in a balance—nothing.
    Added together, they’re still lighter than air.
10 Do not resort to oppression;
    resist the temptation of ill-gotten gain.
    If you achieve wealth, don’t let your heart get attached.

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Trust in him at all times, you people;(A)
    pour out your hearts to him,(B)
    for God is our refuge.

Surely the lowborn(C) are but a breath,(D)
    the highborn are but a lie.
If weighed on a balance,(E) they are nothing;
    together they are only a breath.
10 Do not trust in extortion(F)
    or put vain hope in stolen goods;(G)
though your riches increase,
    do not set your heart on them.(H)

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