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So now, come back to your God.
    Act with love and justice,
    and always depend on him.

But no, the people are like crafty merchants
    selling from dishonest scales—
    they love to cheat.
Israel boasts, “I am rich!
    I’ve made a fortune all by myself!
No one has caught me cheating!
    My record is spotless!”

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But you must return(A) to your God;
    maintain love and justice,(B)
    and wait for your God always.(C)

The merchant uses dishonest scales(D)
    and loves to defraud.
Ephraim boasts,(E)
    “I am very rich; I have become wealthy.(F)
With all my wealth they will not find in me
    any iniquity or sin.”

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