18 He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow,(A) and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.(B)

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18 (A)He administers justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the stranger, giving him food and clothing.

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27 You would even cast lots(A) for the fatherless(B)
    and barter away your friend.

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27 Yes, you overwhelm the fatherless,
And you (A)undermine your friend.

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17 Learn to do right;(A) seek justice.(B)
    Defend the oppressed.[a](C)
Take up the cause of the fatherless;(D)
    plead the case of the widow.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 1:17 Or justice. / Correct the oppressor

17 Learn to do good;
Seek justice,
Rebuke [a]the oppressor;
[b]Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the widow.

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  1. Isaiah 1:17 Some ancient vss. the oppressed
  2. Isaiah 1:17 Vindicate