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13 Neighbors display mercy
toward each other,
    but the mercy of the Lord is for all beings:
        he corrects, instructs, teaches,
        and turns them back,
        as a shepherd does his flock.
14 He shows mercy to those
who accept discipline
    and to those who passionately pursue
    his judgments.

Speech and self-control

15 My child, let the good you do
be without blemish,
    and don’t give harsh words
    along with your gifts.

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