As for a rogue, his weapons are evil;
He (A)devises wicked schemes
To (B)destroy the poor with [a]slander,
(C)Even though the needy one speaks [b]what is right.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 32:7 Lit words of falsehood
  2. Isaiah 32:7 Lit justly

Scoundrels use wicked methods,(A)
    they make up evil schemes(B)
to destroy the poor with lies,
    even when the plea of the needy(C) is just.(D)

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12 For I know your offenses are many and your sins are great,
You who are (A)hostile to the righteous and accept bribes,
And [a]turn away the poor from justice at the [b]gate.

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  1. Amos 5:12 Lit they turn
  2. Amos 5:12 I.e., the place where court was held

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)

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