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lest in their stupor they forget what has been decreed
    and pervert the rights of those who are in distress.
Give strong drink to someone about to die,
    wine to someone in anguish.
Let him drink and forget his misfortune
    and no longer remember his misery.

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lest they drink(A) and forget what has been decreed,(B)
    and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
Let beer be for those who are perishing,
    wine(C) for those who are in anguish!
Let them drink(D) and forget their poverty
    and remember their misery no more.

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