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Chapter 12

You are always in the right, O Lord,
    whenever I take a position that conflicts with yours;
    nevertheless, let me plead my case before you.
Why does it happen that the wicked prosper
    and that treacherous people thrive?

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Jeremiah’s Complaint

12 You are always righteous,(A) Lord,
    when I bring a case(B) before you.
Yet I would speak with you about your justice:(C)
    Why does the way of the wicked prosper?(D)
    Why do all the faithless live at ease?

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