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12 I know your many crimes,
    your terrible sins.
You hurt people who do right,
    you take money to do wrong,
    and you keep the poor from getting justice in court.
13 In such times the wise person will keep quiet,
    because it is a bad time.

14 Try to do good, not evil,
    so that you will live,
and the Lord God All-Powerful will be with you
    just as you say he is.

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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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