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24 “Instruct me, and (A)I will be silent;
And cause me to understand how I have erred.
25 How painful are upright words!
But what does your reproof prove?
26 Do you think to reprove my words,
Or think of the (B)words of one in despair as wind?
27 You would even (C)cast lots for (D)the orphans
And (E)bargain over your friend.

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24 Instruct me and I’ll be quiet;
    inform me how I’ve erred.
25 How painful are truthful words,
    but what do your condemnations accomplish?
26 Do you intend to correct my words,
    to treat the words of a hopeless man as wind?
27 Would you even gamble over an orphan,
    barter away your friend?

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