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21 
If I have lifted my hand against the orphan,
Because I saw [that the judges would be] my help at the [council] gate,
22 
Then let my shoulder fall away from its socket,
And my arm be broken off at the elbow.
23 
“For tragedy from God is a terror to me,
And because of His majesty and exaltation I can do nothing [nor endure facing Him].(A)

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21 If I have raised my hand (A)against the fatherless,
When I saw I had help in the gate;
22 Then let my arm fall from my shoulder,
Let my arm be torn from the socket.
23 For (B)destruction from God is a terror to me,
And because of His magnificence I cannot endure.

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