15 (A)Hate evil, love good,
And establish justice in the [a]gate!
Perhaps the Lord God of armies
(B)Will be gracious to the (C)remnant of Joseph.

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  1. Amos 5:15 I.e., the place where court was held

17 Also let none of you (A)devise evil in your heart against another, and do not love [a](B)perjury; for all these things are what I (C)hate,’ declares the Lord.”

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  1. Zechariah 8:17 Lit a false oath

[a](A)Love must be free of hypocrisy. (B)Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

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  1. Romans 12:9 Or Love has no

19 Nevertheless, the (A)firm foundation of God stands, having this (B)seal: “(C)The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “(D)Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness.”

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