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If you’re righteous, what can you give him,
    or what can he get from you?
Your wickedness affects only someone like yourself.
    Your righteousness affects only the descendants of Adam.
The weight of oppression makes them cry out.
    The power of mighty people makes them call for help.

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If you are righteous, what do you give to him,(A)
    or what does he receive(B) from your hand?(C)
Your wickedness only affects humans like yourself,(D)
    and your righteousness only other people.(E)

“People cry out(F) under a load of oppression;(G)
    they plead for relief from the arm of the powerful.(H)

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