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The officials within it
    are roaring lions;
its judges are wolves of the wasteland
    that leave nothing in reserve for the morning.
Its prophets are arrogant;
    they are treacherous men.
Its priests have profaned what is holy
    and done violence to the law.
The Lord within this city is just;
    he does no wrong.
Morning after morning he renders judgment
    unfailingly at dawn.

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