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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.

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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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The Vanity of Gain and Honor

8 If you (A)see the oppression of the poor, and the violent [a]perversion of justice and righteousness in a province, do not marvel at the matter; for (B)high official watches over high official, and higher officials are over them.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 5:8 wresting
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