everything, and his power will not resist me. Although he can abuse me now, as a sinner, that is, he may do with me what he wills, even with my punishment, nonetheless he does so justly. For from him are truth and rebuke (23:7), that is, he does not rebuke unjustly. He prolongs my judgment until the end (23:7). Even if he corrects now, afterwards he will display [judgment]. For, if I walk first, I shall not be later (23:8). May I not hope arrogantly, may I not despair faithlessly, that is, not turn
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