¹¹ if you hold back from rescuing those taken away to death,
    those who go staggering to the slaughter;^(A)
12 if you say, “Look, we did not know this”—
    does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?
Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it?
    And will he not repay all according to their deeds?^(B)

³ A poor person who oppresses the poor
    is a beating rain that leaves no food.^(A)

²⁷ Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
    but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.^(A)

⁸ Speak out for those who cannot speak,
    for the rights of all the destitute.^[a](A)
9 Speak out; judge righteously;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.^(B)