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The tricks of scoundrels are evil.
    They devise wicked plans in order to ruin poor people with lies,
        even when needy people plead for justice.
But honorable people act honorably
    and stand firm for what is honorable.

Get up, and listen to me, you pampered women.
    Hear what I say, you overconfident daughters.

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Scoundrels use wicked methods,(A)
    they make up evil schemes(B)
to destroy the poor with lies,
    even when the plea of the needy(C) is just.(D)
But the noble make noble plans,
    and by noble deeds(E) they stand.(F)

The Women of Jerusalem

You women(G) who are so complacent,
    rise up and listen(H) to me;
you daughters who feel secure,(I)
    hear what I have to say!

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