5 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. 6 For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. 7 But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
Micah 7:5–7
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