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Slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart. For where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes, your desires; that on which your life centers] will be also. My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn;

Open your ears to my sayings.

Do not let them escape from your sight;

Keep them in the center of your heart.

For they are life to those who find them,

And healing and health to all their flesh.

Watch over your heart with all diligence,

For from it flow the springs of life.

I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; Indeed, my heart (mind) instructs me in the night.

I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience], And He rescues [each of] them.

O taste and see that the LORD [our God] is good; How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him.

For He will command His angels in regard to you, To protect and defend and guard you in all your ways [of obedience and service].

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

Do not let mercy and kindness and truth leave you [instead let these qualities define you]; Bind them [securely] around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.

So find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.

To show mercy [as He promised] to our fathers, And to remember His holy covenant [the promised blessing.

In holiness [being set apart] and righteousness [being upright] before Him all our days.