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16 But God says to the wicked,
    “Why should you recite my commandments?
    Why should you talk about my covenant?
17 You refuse to let me correct you;
    you reject my commands.
18 You become the friend of every thief you see,
    and you associate with adulterers.

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16 But to the wicked person, God says:

“What right have you to recite my laws
    or take my covenant(A) on your lips?(B)
17 You hate(C) my instruction
    and cast my words behind(D) you.
18 When you see a thief, you join(E) with him;
    you throw in your lot with adulterers.(F)

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