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because he says, ‘It is no use
    to try to please God.’

10 “So listen to me, you who ·can understand [or are sensible].
    God can never do wrong!
    It is impossible for the Almighty to do evil.
11 God pays people back for what they have done
    and ·gives them what their actions deserve [L finds them out according to their ways].

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For he says, ‘There is no profit
    in trying to please God.’(A)

10 “So listen to me,(B) you men of understanding.(C)
    Far be it from God to do evil,(D)
    from the Almighty to do wrong.(E)
11 He repays everyone for what they have done;(F)
    he brings on them what their conduct deserves.(G)

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