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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 will answer you
    and all your friends, too.
Look up into the sky,
    and see the clouds high above you.
If you sin, how does that affect God?
    Even if you sin again and again,
    what effect will it have on him?
If you are good, is this some great gift to him?
    What could you possibly give him?
No, your sins affect only people like yourself,
    and your good deeds also affect only humans.

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