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14 We have driven away justice.
    We have kept away from what is right.
Truth is not spoken in the streets.
    What is honest is not allowed to enter the city.
15 Truth cannot be found anywhere.
    And people who refuse to do evil are attacked.

The Lord looked and could not find any justice.
    And he was displeased.
16 He could not find anyone to help the people.
    He was surprised that there was no one to help.
So the Lord used his own power to save the people.
    His own goodness gave him strength.

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