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10 The Scriptures say,

“If you want to enjoy true life
    and have only good days,
then avoid saying anything hurtful,
    and never let a lie come out of your mouth.
11 Stop doing what is wrong, and do good.
    Look for peace, and do all you can to help people live peacefully.
12 The Lord watches over those who do what is right,
    and he listens to their prayers.
But he is against those who do evil.” (A)

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10 For,

“Whoever would love life
    and see good days
must keep their tongue from evil
    and their lips from deceitful speech.
11 They must turn from evil and do good;
    they must seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
    and his ears are attentive to their prayer,
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 3:12 Psalm 34:12-16