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Exodus 1:9

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And he said to his people: "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are many, and they are stronger than we are.

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It reached a point where Abimelech himself said to Isaac, "Move away from us, for you have become very much more powerful than we."

God said to him: "I am the most strong God of your father. Do not be afraid. Descend into Egypt, for there I will make of you a great nation.

Truly, anger condemns the foolish to death, and envy kills the petty.

And Pharaoh said: "The people of the land are many. You see that the turmoil has increased: how much more if you give them rest from the works?"

In a multitude of people, there is dignity for the king. And in a paucity of people, there is disgrace for the prince.

Anger holds no mercy, nor does fury when it erupts. And who can bear the assault of one who has been provoked?

Again, I was contemplating all the labors of men. And I took notice that their endeavors are open to the envy of their neighbor. And so, in this, too, there is emptiness and superfluous anxiety.

For, in times past, we ourselves were also unwise, unbelieving, erring, servants of various desires and pleasures, acting with malice and envy, being hateful and hating one another.

Or do you think that Scripture says in vain: "The spirit which lives within you desires unto envy?"




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