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22 Do not abuse poor people because they are poor,
    and do not take away the rights of the needy in court.
23 The Lord will defend them in court
    and will take the life of those who take away their rights.

24 Don’t make friends with quick-tempered people
    or spend time with those who have bad tempers.

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Saying 2

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

Saying 3

24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
    do not associate with one easily angered,

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