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Stay focused; do not lose sight of mercy and truth;
    engrave them on a pendant, and hang it around your neck;
    meditate on them so they are written upon your heart.

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13 A gossip can’t keep anything confidential,
    but a reliable person protects a secret.

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22 Don’t those who work evil stray from the truth?
    Those who plan goodness experience unfailing love and faithfulness.

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The penalty of sin is removed by love and loyalty;
    and by devotion to the Eternal, evil is avoided.

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17 A true friend loves regardless of the situation,
    and a real brother exists to share the tough times.

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22 Loyalty is a trait admired in others,
    and being destitute is better than being a liar.

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Most people claim to be loyal,
    but can anyone find a trustworthy person?

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28 Loyal love and faithfulness safeguard the king;
    his throne is perpetuated through loyal love.

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26 My son, devote yourself to me fully.
    Observe my ways, and follow my directions:
27 Being drawn to a prostitute is like falling down into a deep well,
    and being involved with a wicked woman is like descending into a narrow well.
    You may never get out alive.
28 She waits for you, ready to ambush you like a thief
    and ready to multiply unfaithfulness among men.

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13 Like a cooling snow that breaks the heat of a harvest day,
    so is the messenger who is faithful to those who sent him,
    for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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19 Like a tooth that is rotten or a foot that is unsteady,
    so is relying on a person who can’t be trusted in times of trouble.

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20 A reliable person will not escape blessings,
    but one who wants to get rich quick will not escape trouble.

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