and the former has thus fulfilled his obligation] [M. R.H. 3:7E–J]. H. For all things are determined only by the heart’s intent, as it says, O Lord, thou wilt hear the desire of the meek; thou wilt strengthen their heart, thou wilt incline thy ear (Ps. 10:17). I. And it says, My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways (Prov. 23:26). A. And in this regard also was Jerusalem ahead of Yabneh: In every town which is within sight and sound, near, and [with folk] able to come up
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