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The Wrong Kind of Leaders

10 Tell those who obey God,
“You're very fortunate—
    you will be rewarded
    for what you have done.”
11 Tell those who disobey,
“You're in big trouble—
    what you did to others
    will come back to you.”
12 Though you are God's people,
you are ruled and abused
    by women and children.
You are confused by leaders
who guide you
    down the wrong path.

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10 Tell the righteous it will be well(A) with them,
    for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.(B)
11 Woe to the wicked!(C)
    Disaster(D) is upon them!
They will be paid back(E)
    for what their hands have done.(F)

12 Youths(G) oppress my people,
    women rule over them.
My people, your guides lead you astray;(H)
    they turn you from the path.

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