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30:1 Since, therefore, we are a portion of the Holy One, let us do all such
things as pertain unto holiness, avoiding evil-speaking, foul and impure
embraces, drunkenness, disorderliness, abominable desires, detestable adultery,
execrable pride;
30:2 for God, he saith, resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the
humble.
30:3 Let us cleave, therefore, to them to whom grace has been given from God. Let us clothe ourselves with concord, being humble, temperate, keeping ourselves
far from all whispering and evil speaking, justified by our deeds, and not by
our words.
30:4 For he saith, He who saith many things shall, in return, hear many
things.
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Doth he that is eloquent think himself to be just?
30:5 -- doth he that is born of woman and liveth but for a short time think
himself to be blessed? Be not abundant in speech.
30:6 Let our praise be in God, and not for ourselves, for God hateth the
self-praisers.
30:7 Let the testimony of right actions be given us from others, even as it
was given to our fathers who were just.
30:8 Audacity, self-will, and boldness belong to them who are accursed of
God; but moderation, humility, and meekness, to them that are blessed of God.