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21 that I might make you know the certainty of the words of truth,
    that you might answer the words of truth
    to those who send to you?

Saying Two

22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
    neither oppress the afflicted in the gate;
23 for the Lord will plead their cause,
    and spoil the soul of those who spoiled them.

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

Saying 2

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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