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12 Yes, I know how many are your crimes,
    how grievous your sins:
Oppressing the just, accepting bribes,
    turning away the needy at the gate.
13 (Therefore at this time the wise are struck dumb
    for it is an evil time.)

14 Seek good and not evil,
    that you may live;
Then truly the Lord, the God of hosts,
    will be with you as you claim.

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12 For I know how many are your offenses
    and how great your sins.(A)

There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes(B)
    and deprive the poor(C) of justice in the courts.(D)
13 Therefore the prudent keep quiet(E) in such times,
    for the times are evil.(F)

14 Seek good, not evil,
    that you may live.(G)
Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you,
    just as you say he is.

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