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Those who disobey what they have been taught praise the wicked,
    but those who obey what they have been taught are against them.

Evil people do not understand justice,
    but those who follow the Lord understand it completely.

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Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
    but those who heed it resist them.

Evildoers do not understand what is right,
    but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.

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If you refuse to obey what you have been taught,
    your prayers will not be heard.

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If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
    even their prayers are detestable.(A)

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14 Those who are always respectful will be happy,
    but those who are stubborn will get into trouble.

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14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
    but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

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23 Those who correct others will later be liked
    more than those who give false praise.

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23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
    rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(A)

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