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I will answer you
    and your friends with you.
Look at the heavens and see;
    observe the clouds, which are higher than you.(A)
If you have sinned, what do you accomplish against him?
    And if your transgressions are multiplied, what do you do to him?(B)
If you are righteous, what do you give to him,
    or what does he receive from your hand?(C)
Your wickedness affects others like you,
    and your righteousness, other human beings.

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I’ll answer you,
    and your friends along with you.
Look at the heavens and see;
    scan the clouds high over you.
If you’ve sinned, how have you affected God?
    Your offenses have multiplied;
    what have you done to him?
If you are righteous,
    what do you give to him?
    Or what does he receive from your hand?
Your evil affects others like you,
    and your righteousness affects fellow human beings.

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