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And the miser -- his instruments [are] evil, He hath counselled wicked devices, To corrupt the poor with lying sayings, Even when the needy speaketh justly.

And the noble counselled noble things, And he for noble things riseth up.

Women, easy ones, rise, hear my voice, Daughters, confident ones, give ear [to] my saying,

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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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