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10 (A)They hate him who reproves (B)in the gate,
    and they (C)abhor him who speaks the truth.
11 Therefore because you (D)trample on[a] the poor
    and you exact taxes of grain from him,
(E)you have built houses of hewn stone,
    but you shall not dwell in them;
(F)you have planted pleasant vineyards,
    but you shall not drink their wine.
12 For I know how many are your transgressions
    and how great are your sins—
you who afflict the righteous, who (G)take a bribe,
    and (H)turn aside the needy (I)in the gate.

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  1. Amos 5:11 Or you tax