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(A)But the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam; instead he turned the curse into a blessing, because he loved you. As long as you are a nation, never do anything to help these nations or to make them prosperous.

“Do not despise the Edomites; they are your relatives. And do not despise the Egyptians; you once lived in their land.

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However, the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam but turned the curse(A) into a blessing for you, because the Lord your God loves(B) you. Do not seek a treaty(C) of friendship with them as long as you live.(D)

Do not despise an Edomite,(E) for the Edomites are related to you.(F) Do not despise an Egyptian, because you resided as foreigners in their country.(G)

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