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20 Have I not written to you excellent things
    in counsels and knowledge,
21 that I might make you know the certainty of the words of truth,
    that you might answer the words of truth
    to those who send to you?

Saying Two

22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
    neither oppress the afflicted in the gate;

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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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