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For in truth there is no one among those who have been born who has not acted wickedly; among those who have existed there is no one who has not done wrong.
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For the righteous, who have many works laid up with you, shall receive their reward in consequence of their own deeds.
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But what are mortals, that you are angry with them; or what is a corruptible race, that you are so bitter against it?
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For in truth there is no one among those who have been born who has not acted wickedly; among those who have existed there is no one who has not done wrong.
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For in this, O Lord, your righteousness and goodness will be declared, when you are merciful to those who have no store of good works."
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He answered me and said, "Some things you have spoken rightly, and it will turn out according to your words.
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