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20 Have I not written to you [a](A)excellent things
Of counsels and knowledge,
21 To make you (B)know the veracity of the words of truth
That you may [b](C)respond with the words of truth to him who sent you?

22 (D)Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
And do not (E)crush the afflicted at the gate;

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:20 Lit thirty sayings
  2. Proverbs 22:21 Lit return

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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