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Ezra Chapter 52

1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness

2 The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working

3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak

4 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.

5 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee

6 The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted

8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in

9 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I