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10 Tell the innocent how fortunate they are,
    for they shall eat the fruit of their labors.(A)
11 Woe to the guilty! How unfortunate they are,
    for what their hands have done shall be done to them.(B)
12 My people—their oppressors extort them,
    and creditors[a] rule over them.
O my people, your leaders mislead you
    and confuse the course of your paths.(C)

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  1. 3.12 Gk: Heb women

10 Tell the righteous it will be well(A) with them,
    for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.(B)
11 Woe to the wicked!(C)
    Disaster(D) is upon them!
They will be paid back(E)
    for what their hands have done.(F)

12 Youths(G) oppress my people,
    women rule over them.
My people, your guides lead you astray;(H)
    they turn you from the path.

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