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That we may buy [into slavery] the poor for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals; yes, and sell the refuse of the wheat [as if it were good grade]?

The Lord has sworn by [Himself Who is] the Glory and Pride of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their [rebellious] deeds.

Shall not the land tremble on this account, and everyone mourn who dwells in it? Yes, it shall rise like the river [Nile], all of it, and it shall be tossed about and sink back again to normal level, as does the Nile of Egypt.

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buying the poor(A) with silver
    and the needy for a pair of sandals,
    selling even the sweepings with the wheat.(B)

The Lord has sworn by himself, the Pride of Jacob:(C) “I will never forget(D) anything they have done.(E)

“Will not the land tremble(F) for this,
    and all who live in it mourn?
The whole land will rise like the Nile;
    it will be stirred up and then sink
    like the river of Egypt.(G)

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