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11 Therefore, because you trample on the poor,
    exacting from him a burden of grain,
you built houses of hewn stone,
    but will not dwell in them,
you planted pleasant vineyards,
    but will not drink their wine.
12 For I know your crimes are many
and your sins countless—
afflicting the righteous, taking bribes,
and turning the needy aside at the gate.
13 Therefore the prudent keep silent at such a time
—for it is a distressful time.

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