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12 O My people! Children make it hard for them. And women rule over them. O My people! Your leaders lead you in the wrong way. You do not know which path to take.

The Lord Will Judge His People

13 The Lord is ready to say what He thinks and stands to judge the people. 14 The Lord judges the leaders and rulers of His people: “It is you who have destroyed the grape-field. What had belonged to the poor is in your houses.

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12 Youths(A) oppress my people,
    women rule over them.
My people, your guides lead you astray;(B)
    they turn you from the path.

13 The Lord takes his place in court;(C)
    he rises to judge(D) the people.
14 The Lord enters into judgment(E)
    against the elders and leaders of his people:
“It is you who have ruined my vineyard;
    the plunder(F) from the poor(G) is in your houses.

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