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Psalms 139

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¹ If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption], All his officials will become wicked.

² The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

³ If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.

⁴ The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

⁵ When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.

⁶ Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; Yes, he will delight your soul.

⁷ Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained; But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].

⁸ A servant will not be corrected by words alone; For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].

⁹ Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]? There is more hope for a [thickheaded][1] fool than for him.

¹⁰ He who pampers his slave from childhood Will find him to be a son in the end.

¹¹ An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions.

¹² A man's pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down, But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor.

¹³ Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the curse [when swearing an oath to testify], but discloses nothing [and commits perjury by omission].

¹⁴ The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the LORD will be exalted and safe.

¹⁵ Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.

¹⁶ An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way [of the LORD] is repulsive to the wicked.

¹⁷ The words of[1] Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle: The man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ucal:

¹⁸ Surely[2] I am more brutish and stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man [for I do not know what I do not know].

¹⁹ I have not learned [skillful and godly] wisdom, Nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One [who is the source of wisdom].

²⁰ Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son's name? Certainly you know!

²¹ Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver]; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.

²² Do not add to His words, Or He will reprove you, and you will be found a liar.

²³ Two things I have asked of You; Do not deny them to me before I die:

²⁴ Keep deception and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,

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1	If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption], All his officials will become wicked.
2	The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
3	If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.
4	The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
5	When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
6	Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; Yes, he will delight your soul.
7	Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained; But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].
8	A servant will not be corrected by words alone; For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].
9	Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]? There is more hope for a [thickheaded][1] fool than for him.
10	He who pampers his slave from childhood Will find him to be a son in the end.
11	An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions.
12	A man's pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down, But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor.
13	Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the curse [when swearing an oath to testify], but discloses nothing [and commits perjury by omission].
14	The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the LORD will be exalted and safe.
15	Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
16	An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way [of the LORD] is repulsive to the wicked.
17	The words of[1] Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle: The man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ucal:
18	Surely[2] I am more brutish and stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man [for I do not know what I do not know].
19	I have not learned [skillful and godly] wisdom, Nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One [who is the source of wisdom].
20	Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son's name? Certainly you know!
21	Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver]; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.
22	Do not add to His words, Or He will reprove you, and you will be found a liar.
23	Two things I have asked of You; Do not deny them to me before I die:
24	Keep deception and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,

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