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15 so again in these days I intend to favor Jerusalem and the house of Judah; do not fear! 16 These then are the things you must do: Speak the truth to one another;(A) judge with honesty and complete justice in your gates.[a](B) 17 Let none of you plot evil against another in your heart, nor love a false oath. For all these things I hate—oracle of the Lord.

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  1. 8:16 Gates: important gathering places in ancient Near Eastern cities, where legal proceedings were often carried out.

15 “so now I have determined to do good(A) again to Jerusalem and Judah.(B) Do not be afraid. 16 These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth(C) to each other, and render true and sound judgment(D) in your courts;(E) 17 do not plot evil(F) against each other, and do not love to swear falsely.(G) I hate all this,” declares the Lord.

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