24 “Teach me, and (A)I will be silent;
And show me how I have done wrong.
25 How painful are honest words!
But what does your argument prove?
26 Do you intend to rebuke my words,
When the (B)words of one in despair belong to the wind?
27 You would even (C)cast lots for (D)the orphans,
And (E)barter over your friend.

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24 Teach me, and I will keep quiet.
    Show me what I have done wrong.
25 Honest words can be painful,
    but what do your criticisms amount to?
26 Do you think your words are convincing
    when you disregard my cry of desperation?
27 You would even send an orphan into slavery[a]
    or sell a friend.

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Footnotes

  1. 6:27 Hebrew even gamble over an orphan.