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Proverbs 22:21-23
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21 to teach you true and reliable advice,
    so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?

22 Don’t rob the poor person because he is poor,
    and don’t crush the helpless in court,[a]
23 for the Lord will plead their case
    and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.

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  1. Proverbs 22:22 Lit. gate
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Proverbs 22:21-23
New International Version

21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,(A)
    so that you bring back truthful reports
    to those you serve?

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22 Do not exploit the poor(B) because they are poor
    and do not crush the needy in court,(C)
23 for the Lord will take up their case(D)
    and will exact life for life.(E)

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