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or I may feel satisfied and deny you
and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’
or I may become poor and steal
and give the name of my God a bad reputation.

Against Slander

[ TO THE AUDIENCE]

10 “Do not slander a slave to his master.
The slave will curse you,
and you will be found guilty.”

Four Kinds of People

11 A certain kind of person curses his father
and does not bless his mother.

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Otherwise, I may have too much and disown(A) you
    and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’(B)
Or I may become poor and steal,
    and so dishonor the name of my God.(C)

10 “Do not slander a servant to their master,
    or they will curse you, and you will pay for it.

11 “There are those who curse their fathers
    and do not bless their mothers;(D)

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