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Proverbs 22:21-23
New American Standard Bible 1995

21 To make you (A)know the [a]certainty of the words of truth
That you may [b](B)correctly answer him who sent you?

22 (C)Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
Or (D)crush the afflicted at the gate;
23 For the Lord will (E)plead their case
And [c]take the life of those who rob them.

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  1. Proverbs 22:21 Lit truth
  2. Proverbs 22:21 Lit return to words of truth
  3. Proverbs 22:23 Lit rob the soul
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Proverbs 22:21-23
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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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