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Proverbs 22:20-22
Common English Bible

20 Haven’t I written for you thirty[a] sayings
    full of advice and knowledge?
21 Their purpose is to teach you true, reliable words,
    so you can report back reliably to those who sent you.

22 Don’t steal from the poor, because they are poor.
    Don’t oppress the needy in the gate.

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  1. Proverbs 22:20 Heb uncertain
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Proverbs 22:20-22
New International Version

20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you,
    sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,(A)
    so that you bring back truthful reports
    to those you serve?

Saying 2

22 Do not exploit the poor(B) because they are poor
    and do not crush the needy in court,(C)

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