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Hear me, you who are great among the people, and you leaders of the congregation, pay heed!
20
To son or wife, to brother or friend, do not give power over yourself, as long as you live; and do not give your property to another, in case you change your mind and must ask for it.
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While you are still alive and have breath in you, do not let anyone take your place.
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For it is better that your children should ask from you than that you should look to the hand of your children.
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Excel in all that you do; bring no stain upon your honor.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.