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Isaiah 58:3
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3 ‘Why(A) have we fasted,’ they say, ‘and You have not seen?
Why have we (B)afflicted our souls, and You take no notice?’

“In fact, in the day of your fast you find pleasure,
And [a]exploit all your laborers.

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  1. Isaiah 58:3 Lit. drive hard
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Isaiah 58:3
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3 (A)‘Why have we fasted, and you see it not?
    Why have we humbled ourselves, and you take no knowledge of it?’
Behold, in the day of your fast you seek your own pleasure,[a]
    (B)and oppress all your workers.

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  1. Isaiah 58:3 Or pursue your own business
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