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11 (A) Do not steal or tell lies or cheat others.

12 (B) Do not misuse my name by making promises you don't intend to keep. I am the Lord your God.

13 (C) Do not steal anything or cheat anyone, and don't fail to pay your workers at the end of each day.[a]

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  1. 19.13 to pay … end of each day: Day laborers needed their wages to buy food for their evening meal, which was the main meal of the day.

11 “‘Do not steal.(A)

“‘Do not lie.(B)

“‘Do not deceive one another.(C)

12 “‘Do not swear falsely(D) by my name(E) and so profane(F) the name of your God. I am the Lord.

13 “‘Do not defraud or rob(G) your neighbor.(H)

“‘Do not hold back the wages of a hired worker(I) overnight.(J)

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