I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.

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I also could speak like you,
    if you were in my place;
I could make fine speeches against you
    and shake my head(A) at you.

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But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.

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But my mouth would encourage you;
    comfort(A) from my lips would bring you relief.(B)

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