25 Attend to my words, for as long as I live, I will speak, and as long as I have understanding, I will answer. (WEB) 26 Don’t look at the sins of your people, but on those who have served you in truth. (WEB) 27 Don’t regard the doings of those who act wickedly, but of those who have kept your covenants in affliction. (WEB)
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