33 They were seated before him in order by age, from the firstborn to the youngest. The men looked at each other in astonishment.

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33 The men had been seated before him in the order of their ages, from the firstborn(A) to the youngest;(B) and they looked at each other in astonishment.

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They looked and froze with fear;
they fled in terror.(A)

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they saw her and were astounded;
    they fled in terror.(A)

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The Realities of Wealth

If you see oppression of the poor(A) and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don’t be astonished at the situation,(B) because one official protects another official, and higher officials protect them.

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Riches Are Meaningless

If you see the poor oppressed(A) in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.

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