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keep falsehood and futility far from me,
    and give me neither poverty nor wealth.
Yes, provide just the food I need today;
for if I have too much, I might deny you
    and say, “Who is Adonai?”
And if I am poor, I might steal
    and thus profane the name of my God.

10 Never disparage a slave to his master,
    or he will curse you, and you will deserve it.

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Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
    give me neither poverty nor riches,
    but give me only my daily bread.(A)
Otherwise, I may have too much and disown(B) you
    and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’(C)
Or I may become poor and steal,
    and so dishonor the name of my God.(D)

10 “Do not slander a servant to their master,
    or they will curse you, and you will pay for it.

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