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12 I know how many crimes you have committed.
    You have sinned far too much.

Among you are people who crush those who have done no wrong.
    They accept money from people who want special favors.
    They take away the rights of poor people in the courts.
13 So those who are wise keep quiet in times like these.
    That’s because the times are evil.

14 Look to what is good, not to what is evil.
    Then you will live.
And the Lord God who rules over all
    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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